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Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
May 11th 2022, 5:31 am
Replies: 85
Views: 9,094
Posted By ArthurBrit

Re: Still waiting!

I got an email stating 24 weeks is the new goal.
Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
Apr 21st 2022, 1:35 am
Replies: 1,263
Views: 1,813,451
Posted By ArthurBrit

Re: UK Spouse Visa STRICTLY TIMELINES ONLY - NO CHAT

Visa Country applying from: Canada
Type of visa: Spouse (Standard)
Visa Priority or Non-priority: Non-Priority
Online application: 22nd March 2022
Documents uploaded: 26th March 2022
Biometrics...
Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
Apr 20th 2022, 12:51 am
Replies: 39
Views: 6,445
Posted By ArthurBrit

Re: Ukraine and impact on UK Family Visa

I think it's decided center by center. there are 6 offices scattered around Canada and I'm not sure they all offer this service.

According to the chat I had with my wife the VFS agent insisted...
Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
Apr 19th 2022, 8:37 am
Replies: 39
Views: 6,445
Posted By ArthurBrit

Re: Ukraine and impact on UK Family Visa

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Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
Apr 19th 2022, 8:07 am
Replies: 39
Views: 6,445
Posted By ArthurBrit

Re: Ukraine and impact on UK Family Visa

There was a fee in order for her to keep the passport. From the text message my wife sent me it insinuated that because Canadians do not need a visa to enter the UK then it doesn't compromise the...
Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
Apr 19th 2022, 7:51 am
Replies: 39
Views: 6,445
Posted By ArthurBrit

Re: Ukraine and impact on UK Family Visa

My wife attended the biometrics appointment today (VFS, Edmonton, Canada) and was told that 3 months is still the typical processing time.

She was also told that she could visit the UK during the...
Forum: Canada
Apr 19th 2022, 2:38 am
Replies: 8
Views: 1,830
Posted By ArthurBrit

Re: Building a 2nd house in the backyard and sell it?

As mentioned by others, you would need to get authorization from zoning and also the appropriate building permits. Start here, make some calls, and research as directed

Planning and Building...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Apr 18th 2022, 5:53 am
Replies: 7
Views: 3,161
Posted By ArthurBrit

Re: Securing a rental prior to the move

I found that probably about 75% of listings want you to view the house in person, they also suggest you have someone look your stead if you can't attend yourself.

I found that about 25% were fine...
Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
Apr 18th 2022, 1:11 am
Replies: 39
Views: 6,445
Posted By ArthurBrit

Re: Ukraine and impact on UK Family Visa

It's was from this forum and not from an official source.
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Apr 18th 2022, 1:06 am
Replies: 7
Views: 3,161
Posted By ArthurBrit

Re: Securing a rental prior to the move

Yes, the general way I've seen the financial requirements work is, as the occupant you need to earn 30x the rent. (I.E. £1000/month would need a salary of £30,000 per year. For the Guarantor or...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Apr 13th 2022, 3:08 am
Replies: 2
Views: 1,427
Posted By ArthurBrit

Re: Tax and Financial advice - Moving back to UK

So first thing you need to realize is that if you sell your home in Canada as a resident and it's your primary residence you need to pay legal fees and realtor fees etc... there is no capital gains...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Apr 13th 2022, 2:58 am
Replies: 7
Views: 3,161
Posted By ArthurBrit

Securing a rental prior to the move

Hi everyone,

I've seen a lot of posts from people regarding the difficulties they had renting a property in the UK prior to moving back. Whilst I've not had an easy time I was able to do it and...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Apr 13th 2022, 1:49 am
Replies: 958
Views: 79,301
Posted By ArthurBrit

Re: Masks

Your 'facts' are debatable as Paul_Shepherd was getting at.

I have no doubt that in a clinical trial with the right type of masks and perfect etiquette and use of the mask it will in fact help...
Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
Apr 12th 2022, 8:50 am
Replies: 39
Views: 6,445
Posted By ArthurBrit

Re: Ukraine and impact on UK Family Visa

I think this is it...
"Immigration status requirements
E-LTRP.2.1. The applicant must not be in the UK-

(a) as a visitor; or
(b) with valid leave granted for a period of 6 months or less,...
Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
Apr 12th 2022, 4:44 am
Replies: 39
Views: 6,445
Posted By ArthurBrit

Re: Ukraine and impact on UK Family Visa

Is this stated in any official documentation? I'm sorry if this appears rude, I'm not trying to be, I'm simply trying to keep my family together so that we don't have 5 months apart. My wife is...
Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
Apr 12th 2022, 3:45 am
Replies: 39
Views: 6,445
Posted By ArthurBrit

Re: Ukraine and impact on UK Family Visa

I think I see the problem, even though she can keep her passport. The vignette must be applied at the VFS office so this forces her back to Canada.

Whereas if she submits her passport, she cannot...
Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
Apr 11th 2022, 2:34 am
Replies: 39
Views: 6,445
Posted By ArthurBrit

Re: Ukraine and impact on UK Family Visa

Yes,

She goes for biometrics next week however.
Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
Apr 11th 2022, 1:51 am
Replies: 39
Views: 6,445
Posted By ArthurBrit

Re: Ukraine and impact on UK Family Visa

I'm thinking of ways of getting my family back together as early as possible and as I read that the visa processing times may end up being more along the 16-26 week timeline I am looking for ideas or...
Forum: Canada
Apr 8th 2022, 2:22 am
Replies: 2
Views: 1,490
Posted By ArthurBrit

Re: Selling Canadian property from the UK / Tax implications

Tax on foreign income: If you're taxed twice - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk (https://www.gov.uk/tax-foreign-income/taxed-twice))

See this article from Gov.UK, you'll need to follow some links in the article...
Forum: Canada
Apr 8th 2022, 1:21 am
Replies: 2
Views: 1,490
Posted By ArthurBrit

Re: Selling Canadian property from the UK / Tax implications

A couple of things to note.

- You will need to be assessed for capital gains which in theory is the value of the house when the house either ceased to be your primary residence or the value when...
Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
Apr 8th 2022, 1:16 am
Replies: 39
Views: 6,445
Posted By ArthurBrit

Re: Ukraine and impact on UK Family Visa

It really is a tough thing to balance and although we're usually pretty quick to get on the governments backs, you can understand why this is a bit of a mess.
Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
Apr 8th 2022, 1:04 am
Replies: 39
Views: 6,445
Posted By ArthurBrit

Re: Ukraine and impact on UK Family Visa

I'm also in the same boat. I was going to pay for the 5 day visa service as I felt 12 weeks was a bit too long for our situation. Now it seems that 12 weeks may be desired but unobtainable.

As you...
Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
Apr 1st 2022, 4:22 am
Replies: 3
Views: 686
Posted By ArthurBrit

Re: FLR Update

Good to know. Thank you
Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
Apr 1st 2022, 1:50 am
Replies: 3
Views: 686
Posted By ArthurBrit

Re: FLR Update

Out of interest, what's the protocol meant to be when you live in the UK with an outstanding FLR application.

Are you meant to leave on the visa expiry date (in your husbands case 13th March), or...
Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
Mar 31st 2022, 1:50 am
Replies: 19
Views: 2,092
Posted By ArthurBrit

Re: Slightly complex question on Spousal visa

Good luck to you as well.

I agree the visa fees seem excessive. When we did our spousal application for Canada I think it cost me around $1500 total (I am relying on a very distant memory for that...
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