UK Spouse Visa/ Settlement visa/ Marraige visa/ Fiancee visa

Spouse/ Fiancee and Marriage visa applicant throughout the country were left severely undermined when the UKBA in July 2012 published rule changes to the immigration rules, the emphasis is for earnings and maintainence funds , in cases where British citizens married to non-EEA nationals at least.

9 July rule change has made tougher requirement whereby the sponsor of the applicant must be earning in excess of £18,600 per annum, regardless of whether the sponsor has been living and working in the UK.


Stringent maintenance requirements, are set aside the granting of indefinite leave to spouses married for more than four years outside the UK and the two-year probationary leave period which a spouse of a British citizen or settled person in the UK must pass before he/she is able to apply for indefinite leave to remain.

Obviously, for those in genuine relationships the main thing is to be together and not to secure immigration status in the UK but the longer and more drawn out procedure has increased the levle of uncertainty and stress for many, as well as adding up to a considerable financial burden.

We advise client to seek professional help before applying to aviod disappointment for refusal. For those requiring assistance in making applications for settlement, please do not hesitate to contact us .