Can You Solve This Conundrum?

[Terpe]

Yes. Thanks. We started to discuss ILR for the first time at the weekend. She was under the misapprehension that she would naturally reapply when the Spouse visa expires, largely owing to her friends personal circumstance.

When I explained about the Life in the UK test she seemed a bit peeved that she had more studying to do. (I just said that we can afford to leave it for a year and then think about it more seriously then.)

Just a heads-up on ILR. Apart from the Life in UK test you need to be thinking about gathering the required documentations now. These need to be spread over the 24 months as evidence of co-habitation throughout the ILR qualifying period.

[lastlid]

Just a heads-up on ILR. Apart from the Life in UK test you need to be thinking about gathering the required documentations now. These need to be spread over the 24 months as evidence of co-habitation throughout the ILR qualifying period.

Yes. Thanks for that. I am struggling to get my wifes name registered to our address. I/We dont pay council tax as it isnt a requirement on IOM. I/We dont use gas. I/We pay our landlord for electricity. She doesnt have a bank account as she hasnt got proof of address yet and we aren't yet registered with the GP although this is ongoing just now.

[Terpe]

Yes. Thanks for that. I am struggling to get my wifes name registered to our address. I/We dont pay council tax as it isnt a requirement on IOM. I/We dont use gas. I/We pay our landlord for electricity. She doesnt have a bank account as she hasnt got proof of address yet and we aren't yet registered with the GP although this is ongoing just now.

It can often be a bit of a 'catch 22'

But just as a first step, had you considered a new joint bank account at your existing bank.
Take the option to have paper statements sent every quarter.

Also how about your water supplier.

Once she has proof of address there are probably a few other sources she could tap into.
Usually when registered at the GP she will receive an NHS medical card.
Also don't forget application for National Insurance.

Writing for confirmation of something from Inland Revenue or indeed the Home Office can also result in acceptable documentation.

Time for thinking caps I guess.... Good luck.

[lastlid]

It can often be a bit of a 'catch 22'
Also how about your water supplier.


Time for thinking caps I guess.... Good luck.

No water supply payments. On the island, if one rents, then the landlord pays the council tax and water rates (which is good - but not in this instance)

Like you say, thinking caps on..........