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Switching from a Fiance Visa to a Spouse Visa

The UK Fiance Visa does not lead directly to settlement in the UK. However, once you have married in the UK you will be able to apply for and switch to a UK Spouse Visa before your current leave in the UK expires....

Can I Visit the UK While My Partner Visa Is Being Processed?

The crisis in Ukraine has led to enormous delays in Home Office visa processing and decision waiting times. Applications from outside the UK to settle in the UK as the spouse, partner or family member of a British...

Priority Visa Service Resumes For New Family Visa Applications

With effect from 20 February 2023, the Priority Visa Service has now resumed for new Marriage and Family Visa applications submitted from outside the UK. This change means that individuals applying for the following...

Family & Partner Visa Financial Requirement: Cash Savings

The financial requirement for partner, parent and child visa applications is set out in Appendix FM of the Immigration Rules as a  gross annual income of at least £18,600. One way in which the financial requirement...

Partner Visa Extension & ILR Application Top Tips

When you have just been granted leave to enter or remain as a partner, an extension or ILR application is probably the last thing on your mind, but  33 or 30 months can pass very quickly! Considering preparatory...

Third Party Support in Appendix FM Applications

For those applying for entry clearance or leave to remain in the UK as a partner under Appendix FM of the Immigration Rules (which includes spouse visas, civil partner visas, unmarried partner visas and...

New Coronavirus Policy for UK Spouse & Partner Visas

As the coronavirus pandemic continues to have a major impact on the UK and worldwide, the Home Office has updated its Covid-19 policy, coinciding with the start of a 4-week ‘lockdown’ in England on 05 November...