Document checking for Visa

[clearlight_mind]

I have a letter that says Im employed and my bank statements show I have received pay up to the first week in October. If they go by the docs I have sent all should be ok but do they actually check government databases or not? You say they check but do you know for sure and how do they check?

[menchkin]

I have a letter that says Im employed and my bank statements show I have received pay up to the first week in October. If they go by the docs I have sent all should be ok but do they actually check government databases or not? You say they check but do you know for sure and how do they check?

they do check government database because the embassy does thorough investigation and you cannot hide anything from them. and the bottom line here is can you support your wife once she's there with the savings you have excluding the money you get from public funds? the embassy does not want you to recourse to public funds just to support your wife. if they find out that this is what you will do long term then they will not issue visa to your wife.

[Fountainhead]

If I was you I would wait until I found a new job and then apply for the visa. If you answer on the application form that you are working when you are not there is a very good chance they would find out and not only would they refuse this visa application but it could seriously adversely effect any future applications. Much better to have to wait a few months while you sort out your situation there than lie and risk destroying your chances of a future together.

[Ady]

Fountainhead says it 100% correct.

OK, they may not find out, you get the visa granted, and congratulations from all. Your gamble to be together sooner rather than later paid off.

However, if they investigated, checked your NI contributions for the next 2 months and found you were not working. You will not only be refused, but they will review any subsequent application with suspicion.

I know you want to get this done sooner rather than later, but you are gambling by telling lies. Better to either apply stating the truth (that you are currently unemployed), or wait until you have a new job.

Just my opinion.