3 essential points to remember when applying for a Spouse visa UK Extension

1. 3 essential points to remember when applying for a Spouse visa UK Extension smartmove2uk.com/3-essential-points-to-remember-when-applying-for-a-spouse-visa-uk-extension August 25, 2022 UK Family Migration Visas | 6 min Read – UK Spouse / Unmarried Partner Consultant in India & UK Need a quick help? Chat with us now! Tableof Content You’ve joined your partner in the UK, and now you are enjoying living with your partner in Britain. But what about when the visa expires? The hassle of extension must be in the back of your mind! Britain has a spouse visa UK extension procedure in place for immigrants already living on a UK Spouse visa, to extend their stay in the UK. What is UK Spouse Visa A UK Spouse visa allows partners of British citizens or partners settled in the UK (on ILR – Indefinite Leave to Remain) to join them in the UK. The UK Spouse visa route is also a pathway to settlement if you extend your visa in time. What is a Spouse visa extension UK? 1/4

2. The Spouse visa UK Extension allows the holder to continue living with their partner in the UK for an additional 30 months. Combining your time in the UK on the spouse visa – 2.5 years and the extension – 2.5 years; will add up to 5 years. Once you have spent 5 years in the UK, you can apply for an Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR). This means that with an extension or renewal of spouse visa UK, you not only get to live in the UK for a longer time – but are also one step closer to settlement (ILR). Here are some Spouse visa extension UK requirements Besides the basic information, you will need to provide like names of you, your partner (the sponsor), children (if any in the UK), date of birth, current passport, etc. You will need to prove that: You continue to have a genuine and subsisting relationship with your partner (the sponsor on the initial application) Can meet the A2 level English language requirement Can meet the minimum income requirement of at least £18,600 a year (you and your partner can combine your income to meet this amount) Other financial requirements Apply for an extension of spouse visa in the UK You might think that the hurdle of Entry Clearance is done, but that’s far from the truth. An extension application can be just as demanding as the initial application, so it is advisable not to take it for granted. Although, a spouse visa extension UK visa application can be just as tedious and demanding as the initial application. Many fail to provide the proper evidence or meet the requirements, resulting in a refusal of the extension. Yes. Extension applications are often refused as well. Strengthening your case can result in a successful visa process. If you are looking to apply from outside the UK, you can find the online application form here. If you are looking to apply from within the UK, you can find the online application form here. Here are the 3 essential points to remember when applying for a Spouse visa UK Extension 1. Work up a timeline – to apply before the current visa expires One of the crucial parts of applying for an extension – is the timeline! 2/4

3. As per the UK spouse visa extension rules 2022, you must apply BEFORE your current visa EXPIRES. You will not be eligible for an extension if you apply after your visa has expired. The applicant is required to prove that they have been living with the sponsor and continue to be in a genuine, subsisting relationship. You can apply nearly 28 days before your visa expires. 2. Make sure you and/or your partner meet the minimum financial requirements A hurdle that applicants generally miss out on, is checking the minimum financial requirement. To qualify for the extension, you and your partner will have to prove that you have a combined annual income of at least £18,600. If you have a child as a dependent, the minimum requirement is £22,400 and an additional £2,400 for each additional child. You can meet the minimum income requirement through you or your spouse’s salaried or self-employed income, savings, income for real estate, etc. The sponsor doesn’t need to fulfil or contribute to meeting the financial requirements. If you (the applicant) are working or have the funds, it will count as meeting the requirement as well. 3. Evidence for a UK Spouse visa are more than just a marriage certificate You are in the UK on a UK Spouse visa, but when you apply for an extension, the Home Officewill want to confirm if you are still in a genuine and subsisting relationship with your partner. In this case, get advice 6-9 months before the expiry of your Spouse visa – so you understand the evidence requirement you need to submit to extend the visa. Summary… The UK’s Spouse visa helps couples wave goodbye to the distance and live together in the UK! But the visa expires in 2.5 years. What do you do then? Britain has a spouse visa UK extension process in place for immigrants yearning to continue living in the UK. But while applying for an extension, there are some factors to be kept in mind, to avoid a refusal like submitting proof of relationship, meeting financial requirements, etc. These 3 essential points should help you get an insight into applying for an extension successfully. Do you need help? Experts at The SmartMove2UKhave helped clients from all around the world, living in the UK. We have a team of UK extension application experts who are skilled enough to handle your extension application and walk you through the process successfully. Our team is based around the major cities of India and the UK – London. 3/4

4. If you are looking for an extension or renewal of spouse visa UK, contact us on the details below. +91 9819127002 +91 9819127002 info@smi.legal Book your Consultation Listen to our podcast on ‘3 essential points to remember when applying for a Spouse visa UK Extension’ You can listen to more such interesting podcast on UK Immigration & Visa on our The SmartMove2UK UK Visa Podcast Page. Wealso have a YouTubevideo on ‘3 essential points to remember when applying for a Spouse visa UK Extension’ The UK Spouse visa has many benefits, but also it has some limitations and an expiration date! Here are 3 essential points that you should remember when you are applying for a UK Spouse visa extension. 4/4