Applying for UK Spouse Visa - Page 8

MacUK · #71 (**permalink**) 5th July 2012, 10:37 AM

So basically i don't meet the English language requirement, and i have to pass an exam! There is an exam available in my country, but i don't know how long it takes to test and then have the results. Well, that's that!!!
I don't have time to pass an exam in time to beat the deadline!!!
Well, in my defence, sure is unfair to non EU citizens, to have a university degree with High and First Class Honours and having to pass a basic English Language test!!!
What would you advise me to do AAIS??? There is no way that i can take the test today, or tomorrow...??

AnAmericanInScotland · #72 (**permalink**) 5th July 2012, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by MacUK

So basically i don't meet the English language requirement, and i have to pass an exam! There is an exam available in my country, but i don't know how long it takes to test and then have the results. Well, that's that!!!
I don't have time to pass an exam in time to beat the deadline!!!
Well, in my defence, sure is unfair to non EU citizens, to have a university degree with High and First Class Honours and having to pass a basic English Language test!!!
What would you advise me to do AAIS??? There is no way that i can take the test today, or tomorrow...??

I think your diploma may well meet the requirements-you really should look into the UK NARIC delivery options:

NARIC - Delivery Options

Because you'll have to attend a biometrics appointment, scheduled after paying for your application online, and often several days on from the time you 'hit submit', you may have time to get your diploma to them and have it returned with the Statement of Comparability. And you may be able to do it online!:

NARIC - Coming to the UK

Never give up, at least don't give up until you've exhausted ALL possibilities

MacUK · #73 (**permalink**) 5th July 2012, 11:41 AM

Sadly, none of the universities in Macedonia are recognised in the UK. I still have to pass an English Language Test, and the next exam dates are in September.
So this means we have to make a visa application based on the new rules.
However, we do meet the requirements of £18 600 annually, so the only thing left to do is wait for those 6 months or 12 months to pass.

One thing i don't understand about the new rules:
If my husband meets the minimum of 18 600 £ per year, we will not need additional money??
And if the amount is 28 000 £ per year gross salary, we still meet the requirement, and we will not be checked if we have additional funds???

If he stays with the same employer for 6 months at the point of application for the visa, he will be checked for 6 or 12 months??

Thank you for replying!!!

AnAmericanInScotland · #74 (**permalink**) 5th July 2012, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by MacUK

Sadly, none of the universities in Macedonia are recognised in the UK. I still have to pass an English Language Test, and the next exam dates are in September.
So this means we have to make a visa application based on the new rules.
However, we do meet the requirements of £18 600 annually, so the only thing left to do is wait for those 6 months or 12 months to pass.

One thing i don't understand about the new rules:
If my husband meets the minimum of 18 600 £ per year, we will not need additional money??
And if the amount is 28 000 £ per year gross salary, we still meet the requirement, and we will not be checked if we have additional funds???

If he stays with the same employer for 6 months at the point of application for the visa, he will be checked for 6 or 12 months??

Thank you for replying!!!

I'm really surprised your diploma isn't comparable, but it's clear you will test in the highest bands on the ELT-not that knowing that will be much comfort whilst waiting for September

I'm still trying to fully and properly understand the new financial requirements, so I'm going to cautiously answer, and hope someone who has grasped the convolutions will correct me if I point you in the wrong direction.

If your husband has been earning the £18600 per annum for the six months prior to the day you apply, you do not need to have any other funds. An annual income of £28000 surpasses the amount required, so you would meet that mark, and the UKBA will not be looking for other funds

OK, here's where I'm not 100% certain-I think it's the six months prior to the day of application, so I don't think they will be checking the employer beyond that.

I printed out all of the information about the new rules. I used a highlighter pen to make note of really important sections, took notes and wrote questions on a notepad. I found I could usually answer my questions with further reading in the documents.

But I also realised rather quickly that in my case, understanding those new financial requirements are mind boggling, and need further study. Torturous study in my case, my eyeballs glaze about the time I reach option C in the financial options section. I keep at it, I'll understand the new financial requirements about the time they change the rules again

MacUK · #75 (**permalink**) 5th July 2012, 01:17 PM

Yes i saved a copy of the new rules myself, and i will consider it carefully with the help of my husband over the next few months. Also i told him to seek legal advice from an immigration Councillor, which would be a plus on understanding those brutal new rules.
So basically, the thing to do in the time to come is to gather all relevant documents, translate them, pass the ELT, and hope for the best!!!

On the financial requirements...i think that if he has been with the same employer for the past 6 months or more, then they will check his earnings (calculate a gross annual amount) solely based on those 6 months. If he changes his employer, then they will check it for the past 12 months.

For the first time in several years i had to put my reading glasses on again

The new rules, in my opinion are quite complicated, but not impossible to achieve, if you meet the amount of gross salary required.

So what my husband is wondering now is, should he keep the apartment he rented for us, hoping that we would be together sooner, or should he get a smaller one, or cheaper? According to me, i think he should keep it, so when they check for our accommodation details, the documents will be more viable if he has lived there for 6 months or more, and has paid his rent in a regular manner. The apartment is very nice, with a reasonable price, 1 bedroom, 1 reception and it is in a very good neighbourhood.

Do you think this will be a plus AAIS, if my husband keeps the place, and shows that he has lived there for the past 6 months or more, and has paid regular rent??

And thank you so much for your help!!! You are priceless!!!

AnAmericanInScotland · #76 (**permalink**) 5th July 2012, 01:44 PM

If he likes the flat, and if he sends you pics, and you like the flat, he might want to stay in it-a bird in hand sort of thing. Nice homes are not easy to find, and the one he's found sounds great.

If it is a place that you two feel you can raise the little one in for a few years (or more, some people stay in a flat for decades because it suits them so well), staying there would probably make everything a lot simpler for you.

I had to lol about the glasses-oh do I understand that

I wear trifocals but also have reading specs that come in very handy whilst studying these new rules!

MacUK · #77 (**permalink**) 5th July 2012, 01:52 PM

As a matter of fact, i will need the Sherlock Holmes magnifying glass for this haha!!!

I have seen the place, he sent me pics, and i am also in the tenancy agreement which is great! I like the place, honestly, it is children friendly, as is the neighbourhood, and again, the price is excellent.

mehemlynn · #78 (**permalink**) 5th July 2012, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by MacUK

As a matter of fact, i will need the Sherlock Holmes magnifying glass for this haha!!!

I have seen the place, he sent me pics, and i am also in the tenancy agreement which is great! I like the place, honestly, it is children friendly, as is the neighbourhood, and again, the price is excellent.

My landlord in the States is very child unfriendly - they are kicking us out because our daughter walks to the lift or stairs (illegal, I know, but who has the extra time, energy and money to fight it).

I think if you have something you both like and they are child friendly, I would keep it, if he isn't having problems with the payments.

Too bad about the English test. Best of luck getting ready for the move.

M

MacUK · #79 (**permalink**) 5th July 2012, 07:17 PM

Thanks M, best of luck to you too!!!

Well, at least we will have time to prepare in the next months, so that we can be successful!
We are definitely keeping the place, i don't think that an opportunity like that will present itself in the months to come!!!
Have a great day/evening!!!

hkbiscuit · #80 (**permalink**) 6th July 2012, 02:05 AM

"SUO7-printed out from UKBA site, filled in by UK citizen who is spouse and sponsor; must be signed (NOT e-sig, must be 'real') and attached to print-out of VAF4A as part of the supporting documents:"

Oh no....SU07 Form? I've submitted my Wife/Settlement visa application, and I didn't see this form, or that I was required to have this form......what do I do?

Strike that! Please forget this comment. the SUO7 wasn't needed in my case....I didn't read far enough in this thread, and jumped the gun. So sorry!!!