UK Spouse Visa Applications - Immigration Solicitors Manchester
The UK Spouse Visa allows the husband, wife or civil partner of a British citizen or a person settled in the United Kingdom to live and work in the UK.
Applications under the spouse visa route must meet strict requirements under the Immigration Rules, including financial, relationship and accommodation requirements.
At TM Fortis Solicitors, our experienced immigration solicitors in Manchester provide expert advice and assistance with spouse visa applications, extensions and settlement applications.
Who Can Apply for a Spouse Visa?
You may be eligible to apply for a UK spouse visa if your partner is:
- A British citizen
- A person with Indefinite Leave to Remain
- A person with Settled Status
- A person with refugee status or humanitarian protection
Applicants must also demonstrate that their relationship is genuine and subsisting.
Spouse Visa Requirements
Applicants must meet several requirements under the Immigration Rules.
These generally include:
- A genuine and subsisting relationship
- Intention to live together permanently in the UK
- Meeting the minimum income requirement
- Suitable accommodation in the UK
- Meeting the English language requirement
The Home Office carefully reviews the evidence submitted in support of the application.
Financial Requirement
Applicants must normally demonstrate that the sponsoring partner meets the minimum financial requirement.
This is typically satisfied through:
- Employment income
- Self-employment income
- Savings
- Certain pensions or other permitted sources of income
The financial requirements can be complex and applicants must ensure that the correct documents are provided.
Length of the Spouse Visa
Successful applicants are usually granted a spouse visa for 30 months.
Before the visa expires, an application must be made to extend the spouse visa.
After completing five years under the spouse visa route, applicants may be eligible to apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain.
Common Reasons for Spouse Visa Refusals
Spouse visa applications are often refused due to issues such as:
- Insufficient financial evidence
- Failure to demonstrate the genuine relationship
- Missing documentation
- Incorrect accommodation evidence
Careful preparation is essential in order to avoid delays or refusals.
How Our Immigration Solicitors Can Help
Our immigration solicitors assist clients with:
- Spouse visa applications
- Spouse visa extensions
- Indefinite Leave to Remain after five years
- Appeals against spouse visa refusals
We ensure that applications are supported by the correct documentation and meet the requirements of the Immigration Rules.
Contact Our Immigration Solicitors
If you are considering applying for the Spouse Visa, our experienced immigration solicitors can assist you throughout the application process.
Contact TM Fortis Solicitors today on 0161 220 6040 for expert legal advice on Spouse visa applications.
