pendledreams5

Hi,
I will be applying for the UK spouse visa this spring. My British husband and I (USC) have been married for 18 years. What would be the best evidence to send of our relationship? We have joint taxes going back to 2000, but a) that’s an awful lot of paper and b) I don’t feel quite comfortable with sharing our financial info and SSN’s, which would be in the tax documents.
Any other suggestions for evidence of a long relationship?
Thanks in advance!

spouse of scouse

You're not going to have any problems proving your relationship is genuine, 18 years is pretty good evidence. Your most important piece of evidence is your marriage certificate. A couple of pieces of correspondence from 'official' sources addressed to each/both of you for the last 2-3 years (to prove you've been living at the same address), and if you have a joint bank account/investments, a redacted copy of that showing your names and address - that'll be plenty.

BritInParis

A covering letter (either joint or individual) covering the development of your relationship supported a dozen pages of captioned photographs of you with friends and family over the years will also be helpful.

pendledreams5

Hi spouse of scouse! Thanks for your reply!
So, I wouldn't need something for each year? I have something for each of the 18 years, no problem, but I don't want to send to much paper. Any need to send photos?
Thank you!

pendledreams5

Hi BIP,
Ok, I was wondering about the photos, can they be photo copies of photos?

thanks!

BritInParis

Photocopies/digital printouts are fine.