Jemvin

Hi all, i will probably be bombarding this site with random questions but so far im finding it very useful.

My question for now is , me and my partner and son are living in Sydney, we have been engaged for a few years.

If we were to apply for a spouse visa to return to the U.K. To live And decided to get married there .... Then would we be able to do so on that visa? Or is there another we would have to get ? Tia

Hi I'm sorry for your situation and in sorry I don't have great advice for you, I understand how you feel though. As a Brit living in Australia which is a wonderful place, lovely climate, we have a great income and lovely house that we couldn't get back home , a massive part of me is empty. Last year we had our first child and I suffered with severe post natal depression. The distance became a massive issue for me and lack of support from not having family and friends and most importantly my own mum.

I think children need a happy mum , that's more important than the choice of place you choose to raise them.

My my partner is willing to move to the uk for me though I know he doesn't really want to. I feel as though we will hit some hard times and resentment. I just thought I would share my store with you and you sometimes have to fight for your happiness. How badly does your husband want to return ? Is it more than you want to stay? Can you compromise on a 5 year plan ? Could you maybe explain to him how much you have already sacrificed by living in Australia previously? It's very hard but I wish you the best

Hi I was wondering if my partner was to apply for a uk spouse visit so we can return to live in the uk, how long roughly will it take to get the visa ?? Would be applying from Sydney. We would be applying under be eligible through savings.

Also is there a time frame in which we have to enter the uk if visa is granted ?

I find the situation quite stressful, knowing how long to sell out things and organise our house etc also have a 10 month old . It is ultimately what I want but it's very overwhelming .

many thanks

Thank you, does it matter if our funds are split between 2 different accounts ??

Applying for a spouse visa is straightforward. Your partner applies online and pays the fee.

 

https://www.gov.uk/apply-uk-visa

 

Notice the visa is to "join family in the UK", which is a bit confusing - basically the wording assumes you're already in the UK even though you're not!

 

He will then have to make an appointment for an interview and take a printed copy of his application, and all his supporting documents INCLUDING Appendix 2 (which a lot of people forget - link below). They will check all his documents and if it's all in order, accept the application. I think they're quoting lead times of 3 months for approval but my oh got his in a few weeks.

 

https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/270484/VAF4A-Appendix2.pdf

 

You say fiance but I assume you mean de facto. He will need to prove that you've been living together for at least 2 years. You must have at least £62,500 that's been held in a bank account for at least 12 months - unless you are relying on the proceeds from selling your house.

 

The visa goes for 2.5 years initially and then he can apply again to extend his stay, and after that expires he can apply to stay indefinitely.

After being in Australia for 6 years and having our first baby I am really missing my family support and I'm wanting to move back to the UK with my fiancé. I know immigration have made it tough now but I am sure we qualify with having enough in savings . But how do we go about applying? What is involved ? What are the application times ?? How long are the visas for ? What do we need to do I have no idea any help atall would be much appreciated . Thank you