UK Tier 4 Visa Extensions

Spouses and partners of British citizens are eligible for the UK Spouse visa category and those with indefinite leave to remain in the UK or limited leave to remain in the UK may join or remain in the UK with their spouse. Applicants can also apply for a UK Spouse visa if their Spouse is outside the UK but intends to return with them.

You must already be married and be able to prove this.

Spouse Visa can lead to you obtaining Indefinite Leave to Remain and becoming a British Citizen if you meet the qualifying requirements along the pathway

Embark on your journey towards a life together in the UK with our comprehensive UK Spouse Visa service. This visa category is designed for non-UK residents who are married to or in a civil partnership with a British citizen or a person settled in the UK. Our overview covers the essential criteria, including financial requirements, proof of relationship, and language proficiency, ensuring you have a clear understanding of the process. We break down the complexities of the application, offering insights into eligibility, required documentation, and processing times. Call now at 02033844389

If you are successful in your application for a UK Spouse Visa, your visa will initially last for 33 months.

Once this period comes to an end, and subject to you being able to demonstrate that you still meet all of the requirements and there have been no changes in your circumstances e.g. a breakdown in your relationship, you are required to extend your leave as a spouse.

In the case of a spouse applying for leave to remain in the UK, you will be granted 30 months’ leave if your extension application is successful.

In the real world, we understand that things don’t always go to plan.

It’s important to understand that whilst the spouse visa refusal is an immigration pathway to settlement, this is subject to ongoing compliance with the immigration rules.

There are many considerations such as:

1. Is the relationship subsisting and genuine??
2. has there been any breakdown in relationship?
3. Have there been any changes in income?
4. Are there any criminal convictions?

You may apply for indefinite leave to remain if you are married to a British citizen or a settled person for five years and have met the immigration rules along this journey.

UK Immigration Solicitors are experts in this area and our team can ensure that you remain compliant with the rules throughout your immigration journey.

For more information about spouse visa validity, call now to your dedicated solicitor at: 02033844389

UK Visa & Immigration aims to process 95% of applications for UK Partner visas within 12 weeks after they are submitted.

In the event that you are in need of a faster visa processing timeline, most visa centres outside the UK offer settlement priority service. At every stage of the decision-making process, your UK Spouse visa application will be placed in the front of the queue. It normally takes 30 working days to process a UK Spouse visa via the Settlement Priority Visa Service. If the visa application is well-prepared, the process can be sped up.

From within the UK, you will be able to choose between two processing timelines when applying to switch into or extend your Spouse status. Your in-country application will be decided within 8 weeks if you apply via the Standard Service. In most cases, you will receive a decision on the next working day after providing your biometric information if you apply through the Super Priority Service. Call at 02033844389

You may need to prove your knowledge of the English language when you apply.

When you do not need to prove it

You do not need to prove your knowledge of English or take a test if one of the following is true:

• • you’re applying as a child
    you’re applying as an adult coming to be cared for by a relative
  • you’ve been in the UK on a family visa for 5 years and
  • you’re extending it as a partner or parent
  • you’re over 65
  • you have a physical or mental condition that prevents you from meeting the requirement

You also will not need to prove your knowledge of English if you’re a national of one of the following countries:

Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, the Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Canada, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, Malta, New Zealand, St Kitts and Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, USA

How to prove your knowledge of English

You can prove it with an academic qualification, or by taking a test.

Academic qualifications

You can prove your knowledge of English if you have a degree or academic qualification that was taught or researched in English.

If your qualification is from a UK university or college, you only need your degree certificate.

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You’ll need to provide a certificate from Ecctis (formerly UK NARIC) to show that your qualification is equivalent to a UK bachelor’s degree or higher and that it was taught in English.

There are 2 kinds of certificate:

• a statement of comparability
• a visa and nationality statement

You need a statement of comparability if you got your qualification from a university or college in one of these countries:

Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, the Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Canada, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, Malta, New Zealand, St Kitts and Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, USA

If you got your qualification from a university or college in any other country, you need a visa and nationality statement.

Take an approved English language test

You can prove your knowledge of English by passing an approved English language test.

You must pass at least level A1 on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) scale for your first visa application. You can choose to take a higher level test.

If you pass level B1 or higher, you can use your test result again when you apply for settlement after 5 years. Your test still needs to be on the approved list of qualifications and your test certificate must not have been withdrawn by the test provider. To know more call 02033844389

You need entry clearance before coming to the UK if you want to enter the country because of your relationship with a British national.

You must have a valid visa that is valid for six months at the time you apply if you are applying from inside the United Kingdom.

If you were admitted into the UK as a visitor or prospective student, for example, or if you were initially admitted for a shorter period of time than six months, you cannot switch to a spouse visa.

You can apply for a spouse visa from overseas or from within the UK.

If you are already in the UK on a fiancé visa, work visa, or student visa valid for more than six months, you may be able to switch to a spouse visa. For detailed information about spouse visa call 02033844389

When you have lived in the UK as the Spouse of a British citizen or settled person for five years (60 months), you may be eligible to apply for permanent residency.

In addition to the requirements listed above, you will need to demonstrate that:

• If you have been in this category for any period, you have lived with your Spouse permanently in the UK or have a good reason for not doing so, consistent with the intention that you will continue to live together permanently in the UK;
• In order to apply for settlement, you must meet the higher English Language requirement;
• the Life in the UK test must also be passed.

UK Visas and Immigration will consider if you meet the requirements for a further extension of stay as a Spouse if you apply for indefinite leave to remain as a Spouse but do not meet the above requirements. To know more about this call 02033844389

If your application for entry clearance, leave to remain or settlement as a Spouse has been refused, UK Immigration Solicitor can help you determine whether to submit a fresh application or challenge the decision by appealing to the Immigration Tribunal..

UK Immigration Solicitors offer professional legal advice and representation in all aspects of pursuing UK immigration appeals in addition to preparing high quality visa applications.

We provide immigration appeal representation at hearings before the First-tier Tribunal, Upper Tribunal and higher courts, assist with the preparation of appeal bundles, represent you at immigration appeal hearings before the Upper Tribunal, and advise you on the merits of appealing against Home Office decisions. We draft grounds of appeal and applications to appeal and draft appeal bundles. Call at 02033844389

In order to extend your stay in the UK after your initial grant of leave as a Spouse expires, you must apply to UK Visas and Immigration.

As a Spouse, you must meet the same requirements as you do for initial applications. However, you will need to make sure that your application meets the requirements for relationships, finances, housing, and immigration status again. You will also need to demonstrate your English language proficiency.

Our expert team are ready to guide you through all of the requirements to extend your Spouse Visa and will be able to ensure that you qualify before you apply. To extend your spouse visa call 02033844389

Any child intending to join the main applicant as part of their visa application is called a dependent.

Children under the age of 18 may enter the UK as your dependents.

They should be applied for at the same time as your spouse visa application. Depending on how many dependent children are being sponsored, your sponsoring spouse will need to prove income of a specific amount.

To check the specific requirements related to your case, call now to your dedicated solicitors for free advice at 02033844389

It is still possible to apply for a UK Spouse visa if you are not able to meet certain of the requirements if you can demonstrate that your relationship would encounter significant difficulties outside the UK.
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As a Spouse Visa holder, you enjoy the freedom to work or study in the UK to the same degree that any UK settled person enjoys.

There are no restrictions on Spouses or dependents to work or study in the UK whilst subject to immigration control. To know more call 02033844389

As with most things in life, think accountant, doctor, electrician, it is possible to do it yourself if your suitably qualified and competent. You can complete your own visa application if you feel you have the required understanding of the Home Office rules, requirements and specified evidence thresholds. However, it is not ordinarily recommended if you are not totally comfortable with understanding and satisfying UKVI immigration rules.

If you make an application that is refused, you will lose all fees paid and they cannot be reclaimed irrespective of the outcome of your application, so it is extremely important to ensure that things are done correctly the first time round.

It is therefore highly recommended that you seek expert legal assistance.

The UK Immigration Solicitors team can provide you with expert guidance and support and will handle your entire application for one transparent fixed fee.

It is important to be aware, however, that making these applications involves numerous other costs. It’s not cheap so you must be successful with your first application. We recommend that you seek expert legal help with your Spouse Visa application as the rules are complicated and the costs of refusal are significant.

If you apply outside the UK in 2024, the fee (cost) will be £1,538. If you apply inside the UK, the fee will be £1,048.

The immigration health surcharge from outside the UK will be £1,872. If you apply inside the UK, the immigration health surcharge will be £1,560.

The priority (premium) visa service (optional, if you want fast processing) from outside the UK will be £573. If you apply inside the UK, the priority visa service fee will be £500 – £800.

Please note, that the above fees are administrative only and do not cover our professional fees for legal representation.

We provide a full representation service for one transparent, affordable fee to handle your entire case. To know further call 02033844389

In addition to offering immigration services, our immigration lawyers assist individuals from around the world to obtain Spouse Visas for the UK.

In order to obtain a SPOUSE VISA, our immigration lawyers can be of assistance to you in assessing the merits of the application, overcoming challenges, assisting in preparing the application or representing you in challenging a decision to refuse an application.

Having a proactive approach to understanding and meeting the needs of our clients is something we take pride in. Our team is committed to providing clients with clear and reliable immigration advice within a professional and friendly environment.

By now you would have realised that when it comes to Spouse Visas, we are the go-to experts.

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