Fiancee visa conditions

[Sam2012]

Hi Everyone,

My fiancee's visa application has been granted and we are both over the moon. This forum has been a great help and we really appreciate it.

I was hoping to get your opinion on our plans to see if you think there could be any issues.

The visa is valid for six months from September, at which point my fiancee will come to the UK for a couple of weeks to prepare for the wedding. Look at venues, do marriage course, meet the priest etc. We are aiming to have the wedding in January, which is well within the visa expiry date.

Due to work commitments and to wrap things up back home she will leave the UK after the two week trip and won't come back to the UK until a few weeks before the wedding. In time to give notice to registrar etc.

I know that the visa allows multi entry up to the point of marriage, but does the fact she won't be in the UK for three months during the fiancee visa cause any issues? Will it have any impact on our FLR application once married?

I think that when you apply for ILR you have to be in the UK for X number of months within the previous two years. Is there any rules like that for the Fiancee visa. I think it should be ok, but just wanted to see if I have missed anything.

I'd be grateful for any comments on this.

[Joppa]

Originally Posted by Sam2012

Hi Everyone,

My fiancee's visa application has been granted and we are both over the moon. This forum has been a great help and we really appreciate it.

I was hoping to get your opinion on our plans to see if you think there could be any issues.

The visa is valid for six months from September, at which point my fiancee will come to the UK for a couple of weeks to prepare for the wedding. Look at venues, do marriage course, meet the priest etc. We are aiming to have the wedding in January, which is well within the visa expiry date.

Due to work commitments and to wrap things up back home she will leave the UK after the two week trip and won't come back to the UK until a few weeks before the wedding. In time to give notice to registrar etc.

I know that the visa allows multi entry up to the point of marriage, but does the fact she won't be in the UK for three months during the fiancee visa cause any issues? Will it have any impact on our FLR application once married?

That should be fine. No, it won't affect your FLR. Just make sure you observe the 8-day period of residence before giving notice, plus 15 days needed before you can marry. So you need to be back in UK at least 23 days before your wedding, preferably longer (about 4 weeks to account for any last-minute hitches). You may like to give notice before you go away, as you can marry within a year of giving notice. Also when marrying in England and Wales, you must go to a designated register office, not necessarily your nearest. And if you are marrying in a Catholic Church, ensure you meet all canonical forms, as explained to you by your priest.

I think that when you apply for ILR you have to be in the UK for X number of months within the previous two years. Is there any rules like that for the Fiancee visa. I think it should be ok, but just wanted to see if I have missed anything.

Under the old rules, which I believe you qualify for, there is no exact stipulation of how long you can be away from UK prior to applying for ILR, provided it's no more than a year (out of two), unless there is a compassionate ground like caring for a relative who has suddenly fallen ill. For FLR, there is none, except that you must be in UK when you apply and it's within the validity of your fiancée visa.

[Sam2012]

Thanks Joppa,

I'm very glad to hear our plans sound ok.

We are under the old rules, although we would fit under the new rules it is a relief that our ILR journey should be complete within two years or marriage rather than five.

I'll look into giving notice to marry earlier at a designated office, thanks for the tip!

Thanks again Joppa for your comments and help, you are a really asset to this forum. .

[pauldrums777]

Hi I just found this site and can't figure out how to create my own post so I thought I'd reply to a relevant thread if that's ok

I'm currently trying to help my fiancee get a fiancee visa. the information online is so sketchy and I feel so confused on what EXACTLY we need to do.
One big question I have I know she has to prove that our relationship is genuine and I can support her here etc etc, she needs certain documents and papers like my pay slips, deeds to my house and so on, But surely they don't expect me to POST these papers to the British embassy In Habana?.. when I write a letter to her only half of them arrive! the visa is best part of 900 pound and I'm so scared that if it gets refused I will have to pay the application fee again which for a lorry driver is alot of money!
Any help from some REAL people with experience would be fantastic as calling embassies is just a joke

thanks guys

[2farapart]

Originally Posted by pauldrums777

Hi I just found this site and can't figure out how to create my own post so I thought I'd reply to a relevant thread if that's ok

I'm currently trying to help my fiancee get a fiancee visa. the information online is so sketchy and I feel so confused on what EXACTLY we need to do.
One big question I have I know she has to prove that our relationship is genuine and I can support her here etc etc, she needs certain documents and papers like my pay slips, deeds to my house and so on, But surely they don't expect me to POST these papers to the British embassy In Habana?.. when I write a letter to her only half of them arrive! the visa is best part of 900 pound and I'm so scared that if it gets refused I will have to pay the application fee again which for a lorry driver is alot of money!
Any help from some REAL people with experience would be fantastic as calling embassies is just a joke

thanks guys

Unfortunately yes, you do have to post them - except you need to send them to your partner who will send them with her documents and application. If worried, use a courier like UPS - not Royal Mail's Airsure (which is anything BUT sure)!

[nyclon]

Originally Posted by pauldrums777

Hi I just found this site and can't figure out how to create my own post so I thought I'd reply to a relevant thread if that's ok

I'm currently trying to help my fiancee get a fiancee visa. the information online is so sketchy and I feel so confused on what EXACTLY we need to do.
One big question I have I know she has to prove that our relationship is genuine and I can support her here etc etc, she needs certain documents and papers like my pay slips, deeds to my house and so on, But surely they don't expect me to POST these papers to the British embassy In Habana?.. when I write a letter to her only half of them arrive! the visa is best part of 900 pound and I'm so scared that if it gets refused I will have to pay the application fee again which for a lorry driver is alot of money!
Any help from some REAL people with experience would be fantastic as calling embassies is just a joke

thanks guys

These links to the UKBA website should make it clear what documents are required in what form:

UK Border Agency | Documents required

UK Border Agency | Evidence of maintenance (funds)