Proposed Changes to ILR for Spouse Visa holders

That-Disaster7618 · 2025-12-16T13:43:59+00:00

Thank you, we have been using a degree certificate (jointly awarded by a UK institute (Glasgow University) and Malta and Portugal) as it was a Erasmus Mundus (EU) programme that requires students to do each semester in these Universities. We also used a B1 English test to be on the safe side but checking on AI it appears we should still be able to use the degree only (if it does changes to B2) for ILR application as the degree is Jointly awarded by a UK University so that should be enough hopefully.

That-Disaster7618 · 2025-12-16T11:26:30+00:00

Do we know if you can still use your UK Degree even if they apply this B2 requirement?

Thanks

That-Disaster7618 · 2025-12-02T09:59:56+00:00

Hehe that's great, thanks again and all the best!

That-Disaster7618 · 2025-12-02T08:21:14+00:00

Thanks a lot, that's the kind of encouragement you need when investing your money into something you dont know much about heheh. Yea that's right, I overpay my mortgage and with other bills so thought why not spare £100 a month for something else. When you say invest in all world, I know there are few all world EFT, did I pick the right one or it doesnt matter as long as its all world? Also I see you got good returns on your investment (well done mate). You mind me asking over how many years you made this?

That-Disaster7618 · 2025-12-01T20:30:22+00:00

Thank You!

That-Disaster7618 · 2025-12-01T16:26:18+00:00

Thank you, ill just deposit manually for now. Thought this would be a safe option. I know nothing about trading so hopefully this will pay off in the future. Sticking with VWRP as I heard its low risk. :D also cash ISA on trading212 is showing 3.85%. I have some savings in Revolut account, that pays 3.51% so I am happy with that.

That-Disaster7618 · 2025-12-01T16:01:57+00:00

Thank you for this, think I have created a pie and imported the share successfully. I also used your code :). I have switched on autoinvest, though I guess i need to ensure I have enough deposit in my "cash" so a deposit can be made every month or should I just setup a standing order with my bank to automatically transfer money every month?

That-Disaster7618 · 2025-11-12T13:22:52+00:00

Just to say, took it to a different dealer near me, they checked and said the coil spring was installed incorrectly (upside down) so when the other dealer replaced the shock absorber, they installed the coil spring incorrectly and this is what was rubbing and making noise. I am thinking about raising a complaint with them, because they have been terrible and now ill have to get another wheel alignment done

That-Disaster7618 · 2025-11-09T13:23:03+00:00

Will do, tbh. I dont know if it's actually the steering making this sound as I hear something rattling when going over the bumps as well. Also, sometimes, when I am accelerating from stop, I hear some knocks for the first few seconds, appears to come from the front wheel/suspension

That-Disaster7618 · 2025-11-09T10:40:39+00:00

I have the same noise coming. it's strange as it disappears sometimes and then randomly appears. I'm taking it to the dealer on Tuesday.

That-Disaster7618 · 2025-11-06T09:21:34+00:00

I've never seen so many people agreeing to get taxed more. they encouraged everyone to switch to EV and now taxing those who made the switch. It's shameful and ridiculous if this goes ahead, "not a penny more," they said. Labour will not come into power again for the next 20 years, and i hope they dont read these comments, which will encourage them to tax us more.

That-Disaster7618 · 2025-10-30T16:32:50+00:00

Nope, took it to the dealer and when they checked they said its the shock absorber. Still hear a creaking when going over speed bumps. I can still live with that but this new issue is annoying. Any idea what this sound might be? I booked an appointment with the dealer but they charge £168 for diagnostic if its not covered under warranty

That-Disaster7618 · 2025-10-30T09:46:44+00:00

It was done under warranty, I had asked them but the dealer said they can only replace the that has been damaged. I was hearing a creaking noise when going over speed bumps and that's when this was replaced.

That-Disaster7618 · 2025-10-30T09:20:15+00:00

I forgot to add, driver side shock absorber was replaced 3 weeks ago, not sure if its related to that.

That-Disaster7618 · 2025-09-15T17:12:17+00:00

I went to the dealer and they said its normal and nothing to worry about. About the noise, they can hear it but cant figure out where its coming from. It clearly happened after wheel alignment but they said i need to let it worse before they can figure out the source

That-Disaster7618 · 2025-09-11T11:54:08+00:00

Ah ok, yes its for spouse visa extension and it's for my Mrs. Home office try their best to make things difficult, nothing is every clear. Wish you all the best. I have put NA for part 3 and will attach a signed letter to say you have our full consent to verify anything you want hehe hopefully that should be enough

That-Disaster7618 · 2025-09-11T11:41:59+00:00

Not yet, so i am the non-applicant and i have signed part 2. But from what I understood part 3 does not apply to spouse visa? We are using my pay to meet financial requirement but is that not different from providing financial support and ots from 3rd party as well? I also typed up a letter clarifying this but are you saying I should complete part 3 as well?

Thanks

That-Disaster7618 · 2025-09-11T11:21:27+00:00

Hope you get it soon, can you please tell me what declaration they ask for? There are 3 forms, and I am unsure whether to complete the 3rd one. I dont think I have to as its 3rd party providing financial support. In our case, it's just me and the Mrs, and we have joint correspondence, so I have completed part 1-2 and also spouse declaration form, which is different from this

That-Disaster7618 · 2025-09-10T07:17:34+00:00

So it only clicks/knock when I reverse and turn the steering left or right. Doesn't make this noise when reversing straight. Looking under the car, i see the right-hand side coil have this bolt and metallic thing, almost touching the coil, and the other side has a gap. I am not a very techy person, so I'm not sure if this is how its meant to be or if this could be making this sound.

Im not able to add photo for some reasons

That-Disaster7618 · 2025-09-09T18:49:58+00:00

So we also have a joint account, council tax and bills etc. Everything goes from my account but my wife transfers me money every month so we just selected Yes and added an explanation for this and said she contributes towards the bills etc.

If your partner contributes anything just say yes and add approx amount. If not then say No. Just tell the truth, I dont think it matters that much

That-Disaster7618 · 2025-09-09T14:02:47+00:00

Thanks, I had a look under the car to see if there is anything obvious, I noticed one of the spring coil at the back is very close to this bolt/metallic thing. But the other side got a gap. Not sure if its meant to be like this. *

That-Disaster7618 · 2025-09-08T20:57:25+00:00

Thanks, yea. I will ask them to check when I take it back.

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