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Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
Sep 22nd 2023, 9:19 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 372
Posted By Brightongirl

Re: Getting passport back quickly or keeping passport?

Thanks. Is the spousal visa a "settlement" visa?
Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
Sep 22nd 2023, 7:36 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 372
Posted By Brightongirl

Getting passport back quickly or keeping passport?

I am the UK citizen and my wife the US citizen and we will be applying for a spouse visa. She doesn't want to be without her passport if at all possible. On the VFS Global website, under the standard...
Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
Sep 21st 2023, 4:42 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 510
Posted By Brightongirl

Re: Applying for spousal visa ...

Regarding #1, what would be the reason for the application potentially being null and void; are you not allowed to visit during this time? Thanks
Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
Sep 20th 2023, 11:40 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 510
Posted By Brightongirl

Applying for spousal visa ...

I am the UK citizen and will apply for my US spouse via savings route. 3 questions.
1/ After we've applied, is she allowed to visit the UK during processing or will they hold onto her passport until...
Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
Aug 24th 2022, 2:13 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 877
Posted By Brightongirl

Re: Has anything changed with supporting documents for proof of a relationship?

Thank you so much for replying! I really appreciate it. I will do all those things too and like you said I hope it completes the picture. I realize now that I've been allowing myself to get...
Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
Aug 19th 2022, 7:42 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 877
Posted By Brightongirl

Has anything changed with supporting documents for proof of a relationship?

On this site previously I read of people supporting their application with things like photos and documentation of trips taken together etc. I was just on the UK visa site and it implies that this...
Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
Aug 19th 2022, 6:53 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 879
Posted By Brightongirl

Re: Stamped bank statements from an online bank..??

I came here today for clarification on the subject of documentation too. In a year, I will be applying for a visa for my spouse and going the savings route.
1/ I just discovered from my partner that...
Forum: Back Home
Aug 11th 2022, 3:24 pm
Replies: 45
Views: 13,021
Posted By Brightongirl

Re: Back home, and it's heaven!

I think we're going to have to open up our search further west and inland towards Fiveways/Preston park area, as much as I don't really want to because I'm a creature of habit! I am signed up on...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Aug 11th 2022, 7:08 am
Replies: 24
Views: 2,955
Posted By Brightongirl

Re: Initial place to stay on our return to England.

Thanks, I'm sure they'd be willing to do that to help us.
Forum: Back Home
Aug 10th 2022, 6:06 pm
Replies: 45
Views: 13,021
Posted By Brightongirl

Re: Back home, and it's heaven!

We're not really in a position to do a trial run because my partner runs a business and once it's sold & shut down it'll be time to move on.
I think my parents have valid points about the NHS. I...
Forum: Back Home
Aug 10th 2022, 5:54 pm
Replies: 45
Views: 13,021
Posted By Brightongirl

Re: Back home, and it's heaven!

Yes, I'm the UK citizen and I'll be applying for a visa for my partner. I do appreciate what you're saying about memories being in the past. It's time to create new ones. We plan to rent for 6-12...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Aug 10th 2022, 4:35 pm
Replies: 24
Views: 2,955
Posted By Brightongirl

Re: Initial place to stay on our return to England.

I also am confused on the matter of finding a place to live for the first few months in England. My main question is: How long do they want us to have accommodations for? My plan was to have an...
Forum: Back Home
Aug 10th 2022, 3:59 pm
Replies: 45
Views: 13,021
Posted By Brightongirl

Re: Back home, and it's heaven!

That's what I love about it ... it's so eclectic and accepting of everyone! When you say "seedy areas," which are those areas these days? My Dad tells me Kemptown is now a dodgy area, even though...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Aug 10th 2022, 2:42 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 1,350
Posted By Brightongirl

Re: UK taxes on US house sale

We plan to sell our Florida home before we move to the UK but always though there was a possibility the sale might not got through until after the move. It never occurred to me that we might have to...
Forum: Back Home
Aug 10th 2022, 1:51 pm
Replies: 45
Views: 13,021
Posted By Brightongirl

Re: Back home, and it's heaven!

Firstly, so sorry to hear about your sister's tumble into mental illness; as someone's who's had first hand experience with depression and and anxiety I realize how lucky I was to have my partner to...
Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
Apr 4th 2021, 4:20 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 2,032
Posted By Brightongirl

Re: Spousal visa: Documents required

Regarding proof of accommodation, if we plan on renting an AirBNB for a few months is it sufficient to provide proof that it's been paid for plus whatever's available to me on the airBNB website? Or...
Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
Mar 11th 2021, 1:30 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 647
Posted By Brightongirl

Re: FLR Cash Savings

After reading the following:

"11A. In respect of cash savings:

(a) The savings may be held in any form of bank/savings account (whether a current, deposit or investment account, provided by a...
Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
Mar 11th 2021, 6:38 am
Replies: 5
Views: 647
Posted By Brightongirl

Re: FLR Cash Savings

Thanks SanDIegogirl. Having enough savings isn't an issue for the initial visa. After we've moved to the UK, however, property is much more expensive to purchase (in Brighton area anyway) than the...
Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
Mar 10th 2021, 8:16 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 647
Posted By Brightongirl

Re: FLR Cash Savings

Oh, regarding question 2, does the US IRA account need to be in the applicant or UK citizen's name or either?
Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
Mar 10th 2021, 8:07 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 647
Posted By Brightongirl

FLR Cash Savings

1/ When applying for FLR, and you own a house valued at 250K GBP outright, can any of that count towards the 62,500 "savings?" I think the answer is NO but just wanted to check!
2/ When applying for...
Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
Mar 4th 2021, 2:57 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 1,425
Posted By Brightongirl

Re: Spouse visa application - questions

We've come up with additional questions - so if anyone is able to answer I'd be very grateful.

1/ At the VFS.Global application center, does this appointment include an actual "interview" about...
Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
Mar 2nd 2021, 10:10 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 1,425
Posted By Brightongirl

Re: Spouse visa application - questions

Thanks nickymcd ... that's good to know. I think we're going to have to pay for the premium service. My wife says she can't be without her passport for that length of time in case of a family...
Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
Feb 27th 2021, 10:11 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 1,425
Posted By Brightongirl

Re: Spouse visa application - questions

Thanks SanDiegogirl, I appreciate your help. Does anyone else know for sure about the passport issue?
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