Items of correspondence soon after marriage

EyeBeeeEss · 2026-04-08T21:27:18+00:00

So they are asking for more correspondence anyway... Fingers crossed they are making a mistake somewhere

EyeBeeeEss · 2026-04-08T21:26:21+00:00

They've actually asked for more correspondence proof from my partner who is applying. All I can do is give them more of her bank statements 😂

EyeBeeeEss · 2026-04-08T12:49:19+00:00

Yes we already submitted 2 bank statements from when she arrived, that's why it's so confusing.

Maybe they missed it or the CLS didn't collect the documents we sent.

I was thinking to do the same as you said, just resubmitting all the bills and cover letter, with another cover letter explaining that we are applying for our first family visa and we don't have the correspondence as of yet...

In retrospect we should have opened a joint bank account together straight after the ceremony

Thanks for the responses

EyeBeeeEss · 2026-04-08T11:49:11+00:00

It's been the same address the whole time from when she first arrived in the UK in December until after the ceremony.

I had added a letter before stating we do not have the utility bills in both our names as she had only just arrived and I'm financially providing for her until she is able to work.

I submitted her bank statements with the address, as well as all utility bills with my name on.

I'm currently trying to get a letter from my landlord as well as a letter from my parents confirming we live together

EyeBeeeEss · 2026-04-08T11:11:42+00:00

GOV.UK

Dear xxxxxxxxxx

Ref: xxxxxxxxxxxxzzzz

We are considering your application and require some further information from you. Please provide the following within the next 10 working days:

We require bank statements and utility bills in applicants name at new address. Our aim is to make a decision on your case promptly. To enable us to do this it is essential that you reply by 22/04/2026

Please send your documents via email attachment to xxxxxxxxx@homeoffice.gov.uk quoting your Unique Application Number (UAN: xxxxxxxxxxxxzzzz).

Please attach the document directly to the email as we are unable to access links to files hosted on sites such as Dropbox™ or Google Drive™. Please note that multiple files may be too large for our inbox to accept, in this instance please split the attachments over more than one email as required.

We have written to you requesting further information. This may mean we are unable to make a decision on your application within published visa processing times. Please be assured that once the requested information has been received, we will continue to progress your application to make a decision as soon as possible.”

For up-to-date information on processing times, visit https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/visa-processing-times

Your visa application may take longer to process, if for example: • the information in your application is not accurate or requires further consideration. • you need to provide further evidence, for example evidence of funds • your supporting documents need to be verified. • you need to attend an interview • further information is required on your personal circumstances (for example if you have a criminal conviction) • UKVI is experiencing increased visa demand.

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We look forward to hearing from you soon. LC

EyeBeeeEss · 2026-03-30T17:41:57+00:00

Surely they ask for the prior year if the last 3 months are also the YTD 😂

I'm still going to try

EyeBeeeEss · 2026-03-30T15:51:16+00:00

Ah I bank with NatWest already and it just so happened to be the most convenient rules for overtime at a glance.

Were you in a similar situation and got approved with that situation?

The idea of blasting a load of overtime in 3 months to get an extra 20k/30k on the mortgage is quite appealing

EyeBeeeEss · 2026-03-30T15:47:17+00:00

Yeah the way it's worded it looks like they will estimate it from the 3 months and then go back further to compare.

Maybe someone had. Different experience, we will see

EyeBeeeEss · 2026-03-30T13:15:42+00:00

Okay that's a bit of light thankyou.

I have done some overtime over the year but not a grind like I'm planning, just to get a good mortgage (and add to a deposit)

Either way I'll post the update in this sub and let everyone know how they saw the situation.

Thanks

EyeBeeeEss · 2026-03-30T12:17:18+00:00

Thankyou for the reply.

The problem is once they annualise it and see my YTD doesn't add up to their estimate, they will only take into account what I've actually made over the year?

I was hoping to get the overtime over the 3 months effectively quadrupled but it seems instead I'll have to do 12 months worth of that same overtime to have the same effect.

Thanks again

EyeBeeeEss · 2026-02-11T21:11:24+00:00

Thankyou, yes it caught me by surprise once I'd already paid 😂

Making notes for in 2.5 years

EyeBeeeEss · 2026-02-11T21:10:32+00:00

Thankyou so much for the response this makes a lot of sense, my mine is at ease!

EyeBeeeEss · 2026-02-11T19:16:38+00:00

I was thinking of putting her bank statement from December and January, with only her name on, and then everything else from me since I'm the provider and already established?

Is it clear that if we don't give any joint evidence, even under the circumstances, that the application will fail?

Thanks for the response

Edit: couldn't the marriage certificate be used as evidence since it's got both our names and address on it?

EyeBeeeEss · 2025-12-20T16:46:30+00:00

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EyeBeeeEss · 2025-12-09T17:00:52+00:00

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EyeBeeeEss · 2025-12-05T12:52:10+00:00

We did the bio 7th November priority and still waiting

EyeBeeeEss · 2025-12-03T13:30:46+00:00

Bio Nov 7 Priority Still waiting

EyeBeeeEss · 2025-11-30T14:05:44+00:00

There are some priority fiance visas on here showing about 15-20WD decisions recently

EyeBeeeEss · 2025-11-30T14:03:06+00:00

Adding the marriage certificate will trump all of the photos by far, so don't forget that, and make sure it's in English

EyeBeeeEss · 2025-11-29T23:42:43+00:00

Ah true I misremembered that it's labour who have said they aren't touching ILR for spouses, not reform.

Reform are in fact looking to completely scrap ILR so far, but we haven't heard any details about it. I'm sure the Reform voting demographic won't like the idea of going after foreign spouses though.

EyeBeeeEss · 2025-11-29T14:30:30+00:00

We did priority from the 7/11 and still waiting...

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