shiels

Hi there about to apply for a spouse visa and you need to have documents 'certified'. Does this mean you have get someone to witness that your copies are true ones? If so who do you recommend using?
Also, can the spouse visa be refused for any reason? most seem to think its a rubber stamp job, but dont want to be to presumptuous.....
Thanks in advance........ C x

Downies

Personally we used our solicitor who handled our house purchase - he did mega good job as certified over 100 documents, witnessed ten statements and signed photo's and copies of passports etc for £50 - we promised to use them when we sell up house here and move to Oz.

Other people have used local magistrates for very small fees, others have friends who are police officers and paid with a bottle of their favourite tipple.

Dont know about spouse visa - we got 136 so not 100% on criterea or refusal possibilities - sorry.

Paula

grossenbol

hI, we went to the local library and they gave us a list of Justice of the peace's, in your local area and they are not allowed to accept payment. Sorry, as above i don't have any info. on other issue regarding spouse visa. Goodluck!

curly

Well I rang up our local JP and the charge was £8 per signature

I rang around all the local solicitors until I found one who said he'd do them all for £15

N

tonik25

We used a solicitor as well. I tihnk the key is to get all documents together (and there are many) and do them in one go - it is likely to work out cheaper per document if you do them in bulk.

As far as I know if you meet the criteria and have all your paperwork in order then there is no reason for them to refuse you a spouse visa.

shiels

Thanks will have a ring around....... C x

midwifetanya

Hi,

Yes we used a solicitor to certify the paperwork.
I got here on a spouse visa..
I think they are just looking to see that your relationship is genuine....sometimes they interview you separately and ask for written statements and documents from family etc....I think if they are not 100% sure they issue you with a temp visa...you then have to go back after 2 years and prove the relationship is still on going, bla bla (and no doubt pay them loads more money !!!!!)As we had 2 kids and had been together a long time, they gave me a permanent visa straight away....
Should be no probs...although I know it's all very stressful!!!!
Good luck!!!
Tanya, Dave, Oscar and Megan x

shiels

Been married 16 years and have 2 kids so hopefully will be ok.... you just never know..... C x

Jaycee1

OMG!!
You are more of a stress head than me!!
How much more proof do you think they want??
Calm down!!
J x

Starcatcher

I was a member of Barclays Bank for donkeys years and the Manager of my local branch certified every document for free.

shiels

Ive checked with our local JP and he has said the same £8 per document!!!! C x

midwifetanya

heheheheh....you'll be fine

shiels

Ahh.... Thank you. C x

Anastasia Beaverhausen

I think you'll be OK I have been married 8 years and have 1 child, no problems with mine. What possible reason could they have to refuse you.

tonik25

We are not married and have no kids and we were absolutely fine.