UK Spouse Visa Solicitors in Manchester

UK Spouse/ Partner Visa

A spouse visa allows individuals who are married to someone, present and settled in the UK, to apply for entry clearance to the UK. This will allow your spouse to live and work in the UK. Leave is usually granted on a 30-month basis and this can be extended for a further 30- months. Once a period of five years is completed lawfully in the UK, you may be eligible to apply for indefinite leave to remain (ILR), as long as your marriage is still subsisting and you continue to meet the necessary financial requirements

UK Immigration Experts

We have years of experience when it comes to dealing with UK Immigration Applications. Let MWG help you manage the process.

Detailed Case Evaluation and Support

Our UK Immigration Solicitors will carry out a detailed evaluation of your case and advise you on the best course of action to secure your future

Strive for Excellence

Our customer care team ensures that your case is dealt in a way that causes you as little distress as possible.

UK Spouse Visa requirements

You will need to meet the following requirements, to be issued with a UK Spouse visa:

You and your Partner will need to be 18 years old or over.
You have met each other and have got married to someone who is either a British Citizen or holds settled status in the UK.
If you are unmarried partners, you will be required to demonstrate through extensive evidence that you have been living together for a period of at least two years. This evidence can be joint bank statements, tenancy agreements and letters in joint names.
If you were previously married, you will need to demonstrate that you are no longer in a relationship with that person.
You will need to prove your knowledge of English and provide a Secure English Language Test at minimum level A1, if you hold a nationality that is outside the EEA and Switzerland.
If you are from a majority English speaking country, you will not be required to demonstrate your knowledge of English.
If you have a qualification that is equivalent to a UK degree that was taught in English, you will need to provide a UK NARIC letter confirming the same.
You are meeting the financial threshold of £18,600 per annum, or alternatively have savings for a set period of time. Please note, the minimum threshold increases if you sponsor a dependent child.
You will be required to pay the Home Office fee and the Immigration Health Surcharge, which is currently set at £624 a year. These fees are correct at the date of writing. However, are subject to change and we always recommend that you check gov.uk.

Spouse Visa Processing

Processing times differ depending on visa type and other factors. The average processing time for a spouse visa is between 8-12 weeks from the date of your biometric appointments. However, applications can take up to six months. if your application is delayed, the Home Office usually gets in touch to notify you of the delay

Spouse Visa Refused?

If your spouse visa has been refused, you will be given a right of appeal. The Appeal process can be a lengthy process, we will assess your refusal and provide you with the necessary feedback and next steps

Contact Info

Location

Colonnade House 163 Kingsway Manchester M19 2ND

Phone

0161 835 2446

Email

[email protected]

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Get in touch

If you believe that you meet the requirements, please get in touch with us and we will book you in for a consultation with our immigration solicitors. Call us on 0161 835 2446 or use our contact form below.

General Questions

Frequently Asked Questions.

Do you offer an initial consultation?

We may be able to offer you an initial consultation, depedning on the nature of your enquiry. Please call us on 0161 835 2446 to speak to a member of our team.

What are your fees?

To find out more about our fees, please visit the fees section on our website.

Do you offer telephone appointments?

In the event the client is unable to visit us, our team can offer telephone appointments. To find out more please contact us.

Do you offer legal aid?

Currently we are unable to offer legal aid. However we would always encourage you to contact our team to see if we have options available for you.