[nicnac1234]

Hi all,

When applying for leave to remain as an unmarried partner, I know they ask for a minimum of 6 items of correspondence covering the two years of cohabitation.

My partner and I only have a few items of correspondence addressed to us jointly such as joint tenancy agreements, council tax bills. Therefore, would it be best for my partner and I to submit an item of correspondence each addressed to us individually for every month of those 2 years? Is providing as much evidence as you can the best way to go about this? Or is there a limit to how much you can provide and do you risk annoying and confusing the ECO?

Thanks in advance!

 

[nyclon]

You each need 6 pieces of evidence fairly evenly spaced over the last 2 years. If you have 3 things addressed jointly then you need 3 things each addressed singly.

 

[nicnac1234]

Does that mean 12 pieces of evidence is the maximum number of items of correspondence you can submit (all 6 addressed individually)? Does this also mean that there should never be more than a 4 month gap?

 

[nyclon]

If you read through the FLR (M) application it specifically says that you need 6 pieces of evidence each.

 

[nicnac1234]

Do you think it's worth providing more evidence than the requirement to add more weight to my application and in case a piece of evidence "fails" as good evidence?

 

[nyclon]

No. The application gives examples of acceptable sources. Stick with those sources. Throwing a bunch of stuff and hoping for the best is not the way to go. You need evidence from official sources like utilities, council tax, bank statements, GP, NHS, HMRC.

 

[nicnac1234]

Ok, thanks. Are letters from local council/local authority acceptable? Such as letters to register to vote?

 

[Joppa]

Yes, if they are personally addressed.