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People who are trying to get a UK spouse visa often run into the same problems over and over again. Based on our many years of experience as top immigration lawyers in London, these are the most common reasons for a UK Spouse Visa refusal. You can find them here:
There Isn’t Enough Proof of Your Relationship
A lack of proof of a genuine and ongoing connection is an important justification for declining. To be considered, you must demonstrate that you genuinely have a connection with your UK sponsor. Examples of such papers are proof of cohabitation, such as a joint tenancy agreement, evidence of shared financial obligations, records of correspondence, and certificates of marriage or civil partnerships.
Giving a variety of proofs could help you be sure that the evidence of your link is enough. Being transparent about your relationship means everything. Include things like shared travel documents, pictures of the two of you, messages you sent and received when you said you were dating, and statements from other people who can back up your claim that you were dating.
Have extra supporting documents ready, whether you’re starting the application process from scratch or reviewing a rejection. It can help your case.
Failure to Meet the Financial Requirements
Applicants sometimes need more money to cover the criteria.
On April 11, 2024, the UK government will raise the financial criterion for all family visas from £18,600 to £29,000. By early 2025, the threshold will be raised to £38,700. Please get in touch with us or go here to be updated about the changes in the current family visa financial criteria.
Pay stubs, job contracts, bank records, or tax returns prove that you satisfy the financial requirements. This sum will grow substantially if you want to use your savings as a basis. Verify that your supporting documents are enough and legitimate evidence of your financial situation.
Failure to Meet the English Language Requirement
The English language criterion, usually met by completing an English Level B1 exam from an authorised provider, is essential for a successful spouse visa application to the UK. Our primary goal in imposing this requirement is for you to have a smooth transition into UK life.
Taking an English class before the exam is good if English isn’t your first language. Certain English-speaking nations’ citizens or individuals who have earned a degree in an English-only programme may also qualify for an exemption from this rule.
Problems with the Status of the UK Sponsor’s Immigration
To what extent a UK Spouse Visa application is successful depends heavily on the sponsoring spouse’s immigration status. The sponsor’s status as a British citizen, settled person, or subject to immigration control can cause complications.
If this happens, the Home Office could have concerns over the sponsor’s capacity to provide for the applicant in the UK. An appropriate approach to address this matter would be to verify that the sponsor’s status meets the requirements set forth by the Home Office or, failing that, to provide a thorough justification.
Application Documents Are Poorly Organised
An important but often ignored part of a successful visa application is correctly assembling the supporting documents. The style and look of these papers are as important as what they say. A bunch of documents together loosely can make it tough to find important things. This means the reader might miss out on important details.
Even if you fulfil all the conditions, this might lead to rejection. Ensure that every important part of your application shines out by carefully organising your materials logically and easily.
Hiding Previous Convictions
Not disclosing important information, such as a criminal record, might cast doubt on your integrity, which the Home Office does not tolerate. Because it would seem like a breach of trust, hiding such material might result in serious repercussions, such as denying a visa. Giving a complete and honest account of your situation requires upfront disclosure of such details.
A competent immigration counsel may be a lifesaver in these kinds of cases. They may advise how to display the data so that it has the least possible effect on your application.
