visa applications--submitting documents.

Hi, I'm so forgetful and I lost some info somewhere in my brain. I submitted my documents in Sunderland mid October last year (10hours drive back n forth it was) but I still don't hear anything from HO til now. Also I still have my old biometric residence card, should I have it returned then? I'm worried I was doing things wrong...

Keeping your old biometrics card is correct you should of put a copy in with your application.
Your card even though out of date is the only thing you have to show you are legally entitled to be in the UK

Hi @Roseanne J , I had my appointment in the Sopra Steria office today for my biometrics. They only asked for the QR code and my passport , they didn’t asked me of my original documents although I have them with me just incase they will asked for it . They checked all the documents that I uploaded in their website and submitted them to UKVI including my fingerprints , signatures and photo that was done in the service point today. Stay safe x

I did call them but they sent an email saying everything was being processed.
I think beacuse we went down the human rights route for a spouse visa they did not give us a deadline for the biometrics. After three months they asked us to submit documents but no biometrics. They did ask for a current passport photo. So for anyone on human rights route maybe they just leave you hanging for three months then judge what you need.

It has nearly been six months since we applied, bit fed up now waiting now.

emz, i see you have been to S/S recently could you tell me briefly what documents you uploaded, my wifes is due in march we know its a normal application we are married now for 5 years and FLR should be ok wage slips and bank statement for 6 months , do you still need to send photos of relationship etc and a letter from me asking for my wife to stay in U/K own house so no problems there and we have had another child since here on spouse visa, we cannot upload our own documents as we are not sure how to do it all so we need their help to do this , understand that will cost and take time, any tips?

Hi @wardy33 , After you send your online application they will give you the list of documents that you need to upload, Mine I uploaded my passport, brp card

Hi @wardy33 , I hope you are all keeping well. I uploaded these documents
From the APPLICANT:
Current passport
current BRP
IELTS Exam Result (B1 so I can still use it for my ILR )

From Husband:
Current passport
Sponsor Declaration Form (signed)

FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS:
My payslip
P60
Certificate of Employment
My Bank Statements where my wages going in .
Hubby’s payslip and P60
Bank Statements
Hubby’s certificate of employment
Rental agreement from our rental house and the bank statement

ACCOMMODATION:
Proof of Mortgage
Mortgage statement
Council Tax

COHABITATION DOCUMENTS:
I uploaded these following documents
Council tax both address to our names (from 2018-2021)
Water bill Both address to our names ( from 2017-2020)
Joint Bank statement (dated 2019 and 2020)

OTHER DOCUMENTS:
Marriage Certificates
Hubby’s Certificate of Birth
My GP and NHS letters
Joint account consent letter
I also included the list of the documents that was being ticked
I think that’s all
I uploaded 122 documents in total . I hope this helps.x

the sponsor declaration form is that a letter as well where you describe how you met what you have done on the following years and what you are doing know etc etc, many thnx for the reply.

No need for letters just the declaration is fine.

Thnx for that Mattecube, just noticed if you apply for FLR in the U/K its £500 cheaper than applying abroad,

When Sopra Sterio say they will do scanning for each person at around £50 do they charge that for scanning childs birth certificates etc , so is that me and her at £50 each and the two kids stuff the same total of nearly £200?Or does it mean £50 for the one FLR application anybody know??

Hi @wardy33 , it’s not a letter it was a declaration form that the sponsor, spouse or fiancé need to sign. They will send it to you after you submitted your online application. Mine looks like this .

many thanks.

it will be per application

If your settlement visa runs out on the 16th April this year and you need to apply for FLR when would you submit your application online, one Month before or a bit later?

You can apply 28 days prior to the 16th of April and by the 16th of April

Just to add some further information about sopra steria. My family went to sopra steria for biometrics for their ILR application. They needed to produce their passports and brp and that was it. None of the other originals we took were looked at because they had been uploaded by us in advance.

Mattecube,,,Thnx.

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Where is your wife at present?

Hi,

I hope everyone is staying safe and well!

We are currently sorting my 2nd FLR. Can someone please help with the question we have? My wife and I live with my mother-in-law, who is the sole renter in a housing association. We requested for tenancy agreement but the housing association said they no longer provide this. And therefore they have just sent us a letter about me being added as a Guest Member of the council house (The letter is addressed to my mum-in-law). Would that be enough as a letter of proof of residence and that I have a permission to live here?

We would very much appreciate your answer, if anyone would know! Many thanks in advance!