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Returning to uk ,,,spouse visa questions.

Discussion in 'Introduce Yourself' started by norn iron, Jan 13, 2020.

  1. norn iron
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    I think they would class it as our main home, pretty complicated rules n regs, life not easy hehe.
  2. Mattecube
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    Mattecube face the sunshine so shadows fall behind you Trusted Member

    I wasn't suggesting you try it! Was generalizing about assets and cash in reply to @bigmac
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    can i ask where it is ? here or there ?

    as i said earlier--i sold up my place--in the UK ..and rented for a while. ok--i took a big hit--sale fees, rent for 33 months all told, fees and stamp duty on subsequent purchase---but there simply was no other way--at the time. my only income was state pension.
    the cash also covered her annulment, visa fees, flight and tidying up loose ends. i darent add all that up--the things we do for love eh?
    that covered the time from 2013 to 16.

    but to put it all in context...i got my present house at a bargain price...cash in the bank--nothing to sell---no mortgage--quick completion to suit the vendor. i reckon its already showing a 50 grand increase--and who knows what will happen now post election. i reckon on another 10% this year.
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    Hi Bigmac,
    Its here in Philippines, I have 2 places in the Uk im renting out at the moment,but one I will have to stop renting to live in. Timing all depends on selling here,that could take god knows how long. So I take it your in the UK?
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    yes--on the isle of Wight. married in 2016. my wife now holds a management job in a care home nearby. happy days.

    you will need to prove you have a suitable place to live in the UK as part of her visa application.

    do you think your cash released from the sale will cover the visa application requirement? ( 62.5k) or will you still need to prove a job income ?
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    Hi Bigmac,
    Yeah will cover it for sure. Isle Of Wight eh,,, sister just moved back to Northern Ireland from Fareham. Nice area, never been to Isle of Wight.Lived in Southampton for a while but. Where in PH your lady from?
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    my son and family are in soton--new forrest. i lived in gosport in the 90's

    my wife is from near Aritao.
  8. norn iron
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    Im in Bacolod City,way south from your ladies place.
  9. bigmac
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    why do you want to come back ?
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  10. norn iron
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    A few reasons,my mother and father are getting old,mum 83 this year dad 80. Wife loves it there,we have been twice on holiday. She works here in a Call Centre earning peanuts and wants to get a job and help the family here. Plus its a bit cooler there hehehe.
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    what sort of time scale do you have for you both to be back here ?
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    Well thats the million dollar question bigmac, depends on when and if we can sell the house.
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    Mattecube face the sunshine so shadows fall behind you Trusted Member

    Where's home in N.I.
  14. norn iron
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    norn iron New Member

    Lurgan Town, about 25 miles outside Belfast.
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    Mattecube face the sunshine so shadows fall behind you Trusted Member

    Had a weeks holiday in Port Stewart a few years ago,great coastline!
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    How about if you sold one of the rented properties..? Would they sell quicker?
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    Mattecube face the sunshine so shadows fall behind you Trusted Member

    Currently what income do you achieve over the last 12 months on your UK properties if it's above £18600 auditable you can use this under category c income non employment.
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  18. norn iron
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    Sorry to say it was below that.
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    Yeah beautiful around that coast.
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    I would say they probably would but would rather get the PH one sold. Its quite far from my wifes family and I think its my best option to sell.

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