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Posted By Jess15

Question Extension Spouse Visa help re: Child born in UK

Hi All,

This is a dumb question. I'm an American living in the UK, currently applying for my spouse visa extension. I had a baby this past June. She has been registered as a UK citizen. I just...
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Posted By Jess15

Re: Self-Employment or CIS?

glad I could help!!! Good luck with the application! 😊
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Posted By Jess15

Re: Self-Employment or CIS?

Also, on Appendix 2, 3.11 they ask what the annual income is. I took the most recent 6 months' income and doubled it because that's how they'll calculate his yearly salary.
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Posted By Jess15

Re: Self-Employment or CIS?

Of course! I don't mind helping at all. I remember how awful and confusing this process is.

So my understanding is that if he IS in the CIS, you can use Category A. My husband's income was...
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Posted By Jess15

Re: Self-Employment or CIS?

Hi Carol!

I did apply (and was approved) via Category A. There is a section in the appendix that states if you are working as a subcontractor in the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS), you can...
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Posted By Jess15

Re: To escalate or not to escalate.

:( I'm so sorry, Sammy!! I can empathize what it's like for you to be waiting and waiting. It's awful.
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Posted By Jess15

Re: To escalate or not to escalate.

Hey Hiker,
I asked ukvi when the countdown started, and they said it was from the date of your biometrics. I found the email, and they said “ With regards to your enquiry , the processing time start...
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Posted By Jess15

Re: To escalate or not to escalate.

Hey Sammy,

I also applied from the U.S. and escalated it. I read that you escalated it, which I think was a good choice. I think it was worth it as I got the "decision made" email the next day...
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Posted By Jess15

Re: UK Spouse Visa STRICTLY TIMELINES ONLY - NO CHAT

Country applying from: USA
Type of visa applied for: Spouse Settlement Visa (Wife)
Visa Priority or Non Priority: Priority
Office Location Processing Visa: New York
Date Application Submitted...
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Posted By Jess15

Re: UK Spouse Visa STRICTLY TIMELINES ONLY - NO CHAT

22 Jan- Received Email from UKVI " Accept our apologies for the delay in replying to your correspondence...I have escalated your case to the relevant department. Please note that escalation is not to...
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Posted By Jess15

Re: UK Spouse Visa STRICTLY TIMELINES ONLY - NO CHAT

Country applying from: USA
Type of visa applied for: Spouse Settlement Visa (Wife)
Visa Priority or Non Priority: Priority
Office Location Processing Visa: New York
Date Application Submitted...
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Posted By Jess15

Re: US Citizens and Their NY Experience

Wow-that's great news!! Didn't expect such a fast turnaround. Thanks for the posts!!
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Posted By Jess15

Question US Citizens and Their NY Experience

I sent my visa application + documents to NY yesterday (Dec. 4) evening, and they arrived this morning in NY. I paid for priority and courier service, however, VFS had the last two digits of their...
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Posted By Jess15

Re: Sending docs to NY -- what size?

I'm so sorry Kimberly!! That's horrible. Can you call the British Consulate or make an appointment to go there? They must have your documents.

It definitely is a ludicrous process. I've gotten a...
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Posted By Jess15

Re: Sending docs to NY -- what size?

sorry-- my phone autocorrected "originals" to "officials." My message should have said "The official appendices are explicit about having ORIGINALS"
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Posted By Jess15

Re: Sending docs to NY -- what size?

exactly!!! What an absolute waste of money and time. The official appendices are explicit about having officials, so I’m going to send them anyway.

I didn’t get that info saying to scan to NY...
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Posted By Jess15

Sending docs to NY -- what size?

Hey all,

This post is only for American applicants.

I just had my biometrics appointment today with the intention of mailing everything right after. However, I was handed a piece of paper...
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Posted By Jess15

Re: CIS Self Employment. Spouse Visa.

Hi Jack,

I sent you a message last week. I am getting ready to apply so am going over everything again and again. Would you be able to send me your paperwork or any guidance you may have? He is in...
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Posted By Jess15

Re: Self-Employment or CIS?

If anyone needs this answer in the future--- He is CIS since 20% of his wages are deducted for taxes. If he wasn't in CIS, 30% would be deducted. That is an easy way to tell.

If you need...
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Posted By Jess15

Increase in Healthcare Fee

Hi everyone,

I just wanted to let you all know I found out that sometime in December they're planning to double the IHS healthcare cost. Apply asap!!
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Posted By Jess15

Re: CIS Self Employment. Spouse Visa.

It's my spam email anyway :) I have to post a total of three times before I can message people. This should be my third time. I'll try after this! Thanks all
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Posted By Jess15

Red face Self-Employment or CIS?

Hi all,

I am American, and my fiancé is English. He has been a self-employed subcontractor (carpenter) for years. We are going to marry next week, so I will apply for my spouse visa as soon as...
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Posted By Jess15

Re: CIS Self Employment. Spouse Visa.

Hi guys,

I'm so glad I found this thread! Jackw40-- how did the application go?

My English fiancé has been a subcontractor for years, but until tonight when I told him about it, he wasn't...
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