Any future rule changes can be found here:- https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/immigration-rules-statement-of-changes
Latest amendment 16 October 2014 https://www.gov.uk/government/publi...o-the-immigration-rules-hc693-16-october-2014 pages 1 to 75 is legal jargon pages 76 to 93 is explanations pdf page 79 Administrative Review is to be available, where right of appeal not grantd Family Member Visa pdf page 83 -85 Earnings from overseas is to be permitted
Changes to the Immigration Rules relating to family and private life There are minor changes and clarifications being made to the Immigration Rules relating to family and private life. In respect of the minimum income threshold requirement under Appendix FM and Appendix FM-SE, the changes are: Allowing funds to be transferred from a type of investment account which does not count under the rules as an eligible account for cash savings (e.g. because the funds cannot be accessed immediately) to an eligible bank account within the period of 6 months prior to application. Allowing an academic stipend or grant to be counted as income where it is paid for at least one full academic year, as well as for a 12-month period. Clarifying that a sponsor or applicant living in the UK can, in calculating their employment or self-employment income, include work undertaken overseas. Ensuring that where an application relies on the income from employment in the UK of the sponsor and applicant, this must be calculated on the same basis for both parties for the purpose of the income threshold rules. Allowing an equity partner, e.g. in a law firm, to evidence their partnership income through a letter from an accountant, solicitor or business manager acting for the partnership. Clarifying how cash savings can be used in meeting a requirement for ‘adequate’ maintenance, where the applicant is exempt from the income threshold requirement. This change also applies to applicants under Part 8 (excluding an applicant who is a family member of a Relevant Points Based System Migrant). Clarifying that the official documentation to be provided by a person in receipt of a specified disability-related benefit or Carer’s Allowance must relate to that person’s current entitlement to it
Any changes in the immigration rules will be reflected in the Spouse and Fiancee visa application forms if relevant, you just have to make sure you are using the latest application forms and supplementary advisories.
yep in this instance, what is also being permitted as supporting documentation in the future. When planning future visa applications, its always worth keeping an eye on any pending changes. like earlier in the year, some english language exams being removed from the official listings.
Philippines: Changes to visa process for applicants travelling to the UK for more than 6 months https://www.gov.uk/government/world...s-travelling-to-the-uk-for-more-than-6-months Biometric residence permits (BRP) to launch in the Philippines. From 31 May 2015, Biometric Residence Permits (BRPs) for non-EEA nationals travelling to the UK for more than six months will begin to be issued to visa applicants from the Philippines. It is very important you supply an accurate travel date as part of your application, as you will be designated a 30 day travel window on the basis of the information provided in the application form. Make sure you know the date you will travel to the UK before you apply. Your temporary visa will only be valid for 30 days once you receive it and you will need to travel within this period. If you receive your temporary sticker, and can’t travel during the 30 day window, you will need to apply for a replacement. If the short term vignette has expired or will expire before you travel then they will need to apply for a new short term vignette. Applicable to All of World applicants from 31st July https://www.gov.uk/government/uploa...544/BRP_International_Rollout_Schedule_v2.pdf https://www.gov.uk/government/publi...ts-overseas-applicant-and-sponsor-information What would be great is IF the Biometric Residence Permit had the critical wording required by the EU for family members to avoid the need of Schengen Visa when visiting Europe accompanying their British Citizen partner?
