UK Spouse Visa / UK child Citizenship
Me and my American wife both reside in the US, I am a British Citizen by birth (born in the UK), regarding my parents, my father is British and my mother is a naturalized British citizen. Me and my wife are expecting our first child in a few months and I was wondering if I am correct in saying that they would be eligible for British citizenship as I am a British Citizen. When looking online are the best steps of obtaining documents of evidence of citizenship for the little one would be by paying to have their birth registered in the UK, once this step has been completed should we move forward and apply for a UK passport for them so there are strong ties of British citizenship?
UK Spouse Visa: Regarding the UK Spousal visa, me and my wife have been looking into as we would like to return to the UK so we can be closer to family. As both me and my wife are living in the US are the two current options we have of returning are to either show 62.5K GBP in a bank account for 6 months OR for me to obtain a job offer in the UK earning at least 18.6K GBP? I think the job offer route is the only option for us both as the savings route can take some time to reach, the plan is to hopefully receive a job offer and move in to my parents home temporarily.
Apologies for the wealth of questions, we are just both greatly interested in moving back and want to ensure that we fully understand everything and our options. I read that on 1st January, 2021 the new UK points based immigration system will take into effect, do you think this will change the current requirements for family based immigration via a spousal visa, would the minimum income requirement be scrapped or will it be raised? Additionally, in 2022 is it true that EU nationals who reside in the UK and are married to a UK national will need to apply for a remain to stay similar to the current process for non-EU spouses? I am just wondering if family based immigration requirements will change for the better to make it better for families to be together and reside together OR if they plan to increase the minimum income requirement. I know from reading online that there has been a campaign by the JCWI to scrap the minimum income requirement though I don't know how much traction it has has with everything that has been going on with Brexit. |
Re: UK Spouse Visa / UK child Citizenship
If you are a British citizen born in the UK you child will be born British. End. Of. Story. Registering your child's birth is a wise step, and is permanent and irrevocable evidence of British citizenship. A certificate of registration of birth can be used to apply for a British passport at any time, whether your child is 6mths old or 80 years, so there is no urgency nor necessary reason to apply for a passport any time soon (unless like the US a deal Canada the UK enacts legislation compelling British citizens to enter the UK on a British passport).
I am about to apply for a first British passport for my 13 year old daughter, who is a US/UK dual citizen, and have deferred doing so until the first renewal will be directly to an adult passport. |
Re: UK Spouse Visa / UK child Citizenship
1. Normally six to eight weeks from the US with Priority processing however with COVID-19 expect far lengthier processing for the foreseeable future.
2. No; however the applicant will need to attend a biometrics appointment. 3. Correct. 4. A qualifying job offer needs to be in place at the time of application but if you receive a better offer after applying then you can take that job instead. 5. Correct 6. Not meeting financial requirements is the most common reason for refusal. This includes those who do meet the financial requirements but have provided insufficient evidence. 7. Exactly the same. 8. It’s unlikely to change. 9. Not if they are already resident in the UK. Any EU national, married to a British citizen or not, can apply for settled status for free under the EU Settlement Scheme. New arrivals will have to meet the same financial requirements as non-EU spouses. |
Re: UK Spouse Visa / UK child Citizenship
Originally Posted by BritInParis
(Post 12873421)
1. Normally six to eight weeks from the US with Priority processing however with COVID-19 expect far lengthier processing for the foreseeable future.
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Re: UK Spouse Visa / UK child Citizenship
Originally Posted by Blue York
(Post 12873295)
Me and my American wife both reside in the US, I am a British Citizen by birth (born in the UK), regarding my parents, my father is British and my mother is a naturalized British citizen. Me and my wife are expecting our first child in a few months and I was wondering if I am correct in saying that they would be eligible for British citizenship as I am a British Citizen. When looking online are the best steps of obtaining documents of evidence of citizenship for the little one would be by paying to have their birth registered in the UK, once this step has been completed should we move forward and apply for a UK passport for them so there are strong ties of British citizenship?
UK Spouse Visa: Regarding the UK Spousal visa, me and my wife have been looking into as we would like to return to the UK so we can be closer to family. As both me and my wife are living in the US are the two current options we have of returning are to either show 62.5K GBP in a bank account for 6 months OR for me to obtain a job offer in the UK earning at least 18.6K GBP? I think the job offer route is the only option for us both as the savings route can take some time to reach, the plan is to hopefully receive a job offer and move in to my parents home temporarily. http://www.gov.uk/government/uploads...e_20140324.pdf It is not a case of just obtaining a job in the UK..... depending on when you get the job further criteria need to be meet. |
Re: UK Spouse Visa / UK child Citizenship
Originally Posted by BritInParis
(Post 12873421)
1. Normally six to eight weeks from the US with Priority processing however with COVID-19 expect far lengthier processing for the foreseeable future.
2. No; however the applicant will need to attend a biometrics appointment. 4. A qualifying job offer needs to be in place at the time of application but if you receive a better offer after applying then you can take that job instead. 6. Not meeting financial requirements is the most common reason for refusal. This includes those who do meet the financial requirements but have provided insufficient evidence. 8. It’s unlikely to change. .
Originally Posted by SanDiegogirl
(Post 12873633)
You should read the following document carefully to see how you can qualify under the financial requirements:
http://www.gov.uk/government/uploads...e_20140324.pdf It is not a case of just obtaining a job in the UK..... depending on when you get the job further criteria need to be meet. |
Re: UK Spouse Visa / UK child Citizenship
To apply under Cat A you:
- need to have been in your job in the US for 6 months or more - need to have been earning, in the US, 18,600 GBP or more - your new job in the UK must start within 3 months of your return to the UK Yes, you can get priority service from the US Yes, you will be advised to attend your nearest visa office to obtain your biometrics Yes, once your visa is issued you could get a different job Yes, you need to show payslips, letter of employment/contract, bank statements from your current job in the US, AND the employment letter/contract from the new employer in the UK (all this is detailed in the link I gave you) When you apply for the next visa (after the initial 2.5years) you can use both your and your wife's income to meet financial requirements. |
Re: UK Spouse Visa / UK child Citizenship
Originally Posted by SanDiegogirl
(Post 12873709)
To apply under Cat A you:
- need to have been in your job in the US for 6 months or more - need to have been earning, in the US, 18,600 GBP or more - your new job in the UK must start within 3 months of your return to the UK Yes, you can get priority service from the US Yes, you will be advised to attend your nearest visa office to obtain your biometrics Yes, once your visa is issued you could get a different job Yes, you need to show payslips, letter of employment/contract, bank statements from your current job in the US, AND the employment letter/contract from the new employer in the UK (all this is detailed in the link I gave you) When you apply for the next visa (after the initial 2.5years) you can use both your and your wife's income to meet financial requirements. Per 3.3.7. Payslips must be original formal payslips issued by the employer and showing the employer’s name, or be accompanied by a letter from the employer, on their headed paper and signed by a senior official confirming they are authentic. I assume they mean a separate letter confirming that the pay stubs are authentic rather than individual signing each payslip. |
Re: UK Spouse Visa / UK child Citizenship
Originally Posted by Blue York
(Post 12873798)
Thank you for the reply, hopefully when asking my employer for those details they will be fine that I would be looking to leave but also need their assistance in acquiring this in submitting the application.
Per 3.3.7. Payslips must be original formal payslips issued by the employer and showing the employer’s name, or be accompanied by a letter from the employer, on their headed paper and signed by a senior official confirming they are authentic. I assume they mean a separate letter confirming that the pay stubs are authentic rather than individual signing each payslip. |
Re: UK Spouse Visa / UK child Citizenship
I see, is it true that they do not ask for a request for evidence if something is not submitted? do they just flat out reject the application and you need to pay a new fee?
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Re: UK Spouse Visa / UK child Citizenship
Originally Posted by Blue York
(Post 12873844)
I see, is it true that they do not ask for a request for evidence if something is not submitted? do they just flat out reject the application and you need to pay a new fee?
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Re: UK Spouse Visa / UK child Citizenship
Originally Posted by Blue York
(Post 12873844)
I see, is it true that they do not ask for a request for evidence if something is not submitted? do they just flat out reject the application and you need to pay a new fee?
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/immigrat...ified-evidence Just a further note on providing evidence of a job offer in the UK, although as stated you don't necessarily need to take up that offer, it does need to be a genuine offer for a genuine job. I'm only mentioning it for the benefit of anyone reading this thread in the future, as they may have thought that a 'made up' job offer from a family member or friend would suffice. UKVI can check if a job offer is genuine. Best of luck with your application. |
Re: UK Spouse Visa / UK child Citizenship
Originally Posted by spouse of scouse
(Post 12874028)
..... I'm only mentioning it for the benefit of anyone reading this thread in the future, as they may have thought that a 'made up' job offer from a family member or friend would suffice. UKVI can check if a job offer is genuine. ....
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Re: UK Spouse Visa / UK child Citizenship
From what I gather if one was to obtain a genuine job offer from a family friend or connection of course I understand that it would need to be a genuine job and offer and in the scenario that the previous poster mentioned I can understand why that would be an issue.
I guess the sector I am in is pretty niche and I would be looking to accept a job offer in a different industry, if I were to receive a genuine job offer for an entry-mid level job from someone in my or my family's network back home to get myself on my feet for a few months would this be okay? I guess I would not mind accepting a entry-mid level job offer around the 19-22k though once one has the VISA for their spouse the UK partner can then apply for other positions if relevant positions related to their past work experience open up? |
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You need a genuine offer of a job. Random checks are made to ensure. for example, that the company exists, is legally registered etc.
Following the issue of the visa you can do what you like - work in the job, leave for a new job. |
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