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Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
Apr 9th 2026, 12:26 am
Replies: 6
Views: 559
Posted By ShelleyR75

Re: Only granted 8 months on 2nd ILR why?

That was my first thought. Hopefully they sort it quickly for you 🤞
Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
Apr 2nd 2026, 4:32 am
Replies: 8
Views: 802
Posted By ShelleyR75

Re: Are Initial Leave to Enter/FLR/ILR getting easier?

Here's my experience....My OH first applied for a spousal visa back in 1992. The application (paper one back then) was very basic. Filled it in and sent it off with copies of my British passport. No...
Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
Mar 17th 2026, 3:20 am
Replies: 8
Views: 813
Posted By ShelleyR75

Re: Can he travel

We got the positive news that my OH's extension was approved today...just short of 6 weeks to process.
Glad that's over although must admit that the process seem smoother this time..whether that's...
Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
Feb 26th 2026, 9:50 am
Replies: 5
Views: 627
Posted By ShelleyR75

Re: uk ciitzen German citizen in USA looking to move back to UK

Skimreading ....I shouldn't do it!! You are correct 😀
Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
Feb 26th 2026, 8:38 am
Replies: 5
Views: 627
Posted By ShelleyR75

Re: uk ciitzen German citizen in USA looking to move back to UK

Were you born in the UK. If so then i think your daughter (born post 2006) should just be able to apply for a British passport (no visa required).
I'm sure other more knowledgeable people can advise...
Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
Feb 8th 2026, 7:25 am
Replies: 10
Views: 623
Posted By ShelleyR75

Re: 2.5 yrs LTR coming to an end. What now?

Yes..for new applications, however pretty sure for those who are extending their visa, the original amount applies.
Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
Feb 6th 2026, 10:53 am
Replies: 10
Views: 623
Posted By ShelleyR75

Re: 2.5 yrs LTR coming to an end. What now?

We used the savings route instead of income from employment as we are both retired. We needed to show a level of savings (I think it was £62500.00).
His visa ends on 16th Feb. We started the...
Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
Feb 6th 2026, 7:08 am
Replies: 10
Views: 623
Posted By ShelleyR75

Re: 2.5 yrs LTR coming to an end. What now?

My husband's 2 1/2 years is up on the 16th Feb. We have applied for the extension online (for next 2 1/2 years) and basically the process was the same. ( We applied using the savings route). He...
Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
Feb 6th 2026, 12:00 am
Replies: 8
Views: 813
Posted By ShelleyR75

Re: Can he travel

Sark does sound interesting...one of the few places with no cars. We spent a week in Jersey including Liberation Day and loved it.
Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
Feb 5th 2026, 5:40 am
Replies: 8
Views: 813
Posted By ShelleyR75

Re: Can he travel

Thanks...Guernsey might be interesting to visit
Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
Feb 5th 2026, 3:22 am
Replies: 8
Views: 813
Posted By ShelleyR75

Re: Can he travel

Thankyou. I thought as much...but not liking this dreary weather. I suppose I could go without him 😉
Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
Feb 5th 2026, 3:07 am
Replies: 8
Views: 813
Posted By ShelleyR75

Can he travel

My OH has just applied for an extension to his family visa which expires on 16th Feb. He had his Biometrics today. They scanned his passport and returned it to him and now we wait for the decision....
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jan 26th 2026, 2:49 am
Replies: 19
Views: 2,523
Posted By ShelleyR75

Re: Moving back or trying after 50 years

yes..it was the same for me when I opened my Monzo account and I believe Revolut is the same. Pretty certain that (at least with Monzo) you have to be actually in the UK to open the account though....
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jan 25th 2026, 11:01 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 2,523
Posted By ShelleyR75

Re: Moving back or trying after 50 years

We moved to the UK two years ago and yes, opening bank accounts can be daunting. Most list their requirements online but require several forms of ID and proof of address. We opened a Monzo (an...
Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
Nov 13th 2025, 11:46 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 1,428
Posted By ShelleyR75

Re: UK Passport for US Born Childen

My son successfully got his UK passport two years ago. Along with his own documents, he had to supply my birth certificate/ marriage certificate (born in Bermuda pre 1983) plus a copy of my UK...
Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
Jun 10th 2025, 3:24 am
Replies: 2
Views: 808
Posted By ShelleyR75

Re: Does the May 2025 UK Immigration White Paper change my 5 year route to 10 ye

I saw an outline on a government website (https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-briefings/cbp-10267/) of the changes proposed and saw this....

Which visa categories will be affected by the...
Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
Jun 7th 2025, 6:15 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 853
Posted By ShelleyR75

Re: Timeline and passport return

I think he means that some of the financial documents can't be older than 28 days. So if you get everything ready, then go on holiday, make sure that the documents are dated within the last 28 days...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
May 21st 2025, 8:52 am
Replies: 4
Views: 818
Posted By ShelleyR75

Re: Purchasing a house from Australia

👍😀
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
May 21st 2025, 6:57 am
Replies: 4
Views: 818
Posted By ShelleyR75

Re: Purchasing a house from Australia

I haven't bought a property in the UK, but was just thinking about your spouse visa. Your sponsor (your husband) will need to have a job in the UK earning £29,000 for at least 6 months before you...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Apr 15th 2025, 9:58 am
Replies: 16
Views: 3,995
Posted By ShelleyR75

Re: MOVING FAMILY BACK TO UK AFTER 20 YEARS IN THE USA

I got my kids their UK passports without them having lived in the UK. I am British therefore they were eligible by descent. Both applied for overseas.
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Mar 28th 2025, 9:24 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 2,300
Posted By ShelleyR75

Re: Banking help

Some of the online accounts don't require proof of address ( Monzo and Revolut are two of them). I opened a Monzo account when we first arrived and had the debit card sent to my daughters address. We...
Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
Feb 26th 2025, 7:53 am
Replies: 7
Views: 982
Posted By ShelleyR75

Re: US & UK Spouse Visa Separation Requirement

My hubby (NZ citizen) and I (I'm british) emigrated in 2023. We applied online for his spouse visa from NZ. He attended a Biometrics appointment (there was one in Auckland) and 3 months later his...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jan 26th 2025, 8:35 am
Replies: 21
Views: 10,535
Posted By ShelleyR75

Re: Moving back to UK from Canada

We did the same but with Monzo instead and transferred money using Wise. Only took a few minutes online. Once we were settled we opened accounts with a High Street bank.
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jan 24th 2025, 5:00 am
Replies: 11
Views: 3,749
Posted By ShelleyR75

Re: No Claims Bonus

I have pasted what our wording shows in our policy. I'm happy with it
...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jan 24th 2025, 4:01 am
Replies: 11
Views: 3,749
Posted By ShelleyR75

Re: No Claims Bonus

We arrived in August 23. We have been provided with a NCD certificate which reflects our NCD earned in NZ, and have had no problems with renewal so far. I do remember a couple of places we got quotes...
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