drhewitt

Hi, I've seen this a couple of times on the forum:

"After 4 years of marriage the application process for your wifes UK visa becomes faster, simpler and cheaper."

In what way is it cheaper? Going by the last update, a spouse visa is $1,082 (assuming a rate of 2.10)

Also, how is it faster?

I will be applying for this visa within a few months and would like to know more about this.

Thanks

Tootsie Frickensprinkles

Well as of today the xrate has already fallen to 1.82, long may it continue!

Variables aside, the process is different after four years meaning you can cut out a whole stage of getting to IRL. Under four years you have to apply for an intermittment stage visa, and then an IRL. Hence, its cheaper, simpler and faster without all the bother in the middle. You do obviously have to wait four years to get to it though

FlyergirlUK

The 'Knowledge of Life in the UK' test needs to be passed before ILE can be applied for. The test can currently only be taken in the UK.

Search for posts by 'petally' whose husband went this route in order to gain ILE, (Indefinite Leave to Enter as opposed to ILR - Indefinite Leave to Remain - which is applied for in-country).

Tootsie Frickensprinkles

Soz yes, I know the genral process but havent had to dot i's and cross t's. Thank you.