Our spousal visa has been GRANTED !

[DanandClavs]

Yes Terpe, you were right about that email..

I couldn't quite believe it till we had it but my wife picked it up this morning so now i finally feel i can celebrate..!

With regard to all the tosh DHL had told us last week, my wife arrived this morning in Tacloban and they just asked for ID and then handed it over.. No questions at all, and no proof of the application number.

We now just have to get the CFO stamp and were good to go. Now there's a question, how long does it take to obtain an NSO copy of our marriage license ? We need to get one for the seminar...

Anyway, a massive thank you to all you kind and generous people on this forum for your help and advice, it is truly appreciated.

[DanandClavs]

This is our timeline...

First met, at a Jeepney stop in Cebu City on 08-03-2012
Dated daily until we got engaged on 04-04-2012
Married on 22-06-2012
Spousal visa submitted to embassy 19-07-2012
Deferred application 29-08-2012
Visa Granted 11-09-2012

Short but sweet: When you meet the right one, you just know... I always thought that was a cheesy line but man, its true..

[DanandClavs]

I will also add my index of supporting documents here just incase it may help. Im sure its not perfect, we had no professional help...

1) Applicants Information:
 A: Applicants letter of introduction
 B: Passport and two colour passport-sized photos
 C: Original Birth Certificate
 D: Biometrics Confirmation
 E: Work /Educational history / Evidence of Employability
 Ea: Curriculum Vitae and teachers qualifications
 Eb: Most recent employment contract
 Ec: Letters of recommendation from former employer
 Ed: Emails from prospective employer in UK with job interview offer
 F: Proposed flight itinerary for travel to UK in September 2012
 G: IELTS Certificate for compliance with the English language requirement
 H: Certificate of joint account confirmation
 I: Criminal record certificate
 J: Copies of Cenomar. Eligibility for marriage
2) Sponsors Information:
 A: Sponsors letter of introduction
 B: Certified copies of passports Bio Page and visa stamps
 C: Financial Information:
 Ca: Current account bank statements for the previous six months +
 Cb: Business account statements from the previous 6 months +
 Cc: Bank letter confirming amounts in all accounts including savings and Cash ISA account statements
 Cd: Accountants letter confirming current yearly earnings and projected earnings for next year/Online tax return form
 Ce: Budget for living costs after arrival to UK
 Cf: Bank statements provided in my absence and screenshots of internet banking
 D: Evidence of accommodation in UK:
 Da: House deeds showing ownership and land registry details / Utility bill
 Db: Recent mortgage statement including payment alterations and amendments
 E: Sponsorship undertaking form
 F: Copies of CNI / Cenomar. Eligibility for marriage
3) Applicant - Sponsor Relationship
 A: Original and certified copy of our marriage licence
 B: Photo's from our wedding and honeymoon
 C: Other proof of wedding arrangements, bookings, invitations, receipts ect
P.T.O
4) Additional proof of relationship
 A: Flight details from visits. Including family of sponsor's attendance.
 B: Photos of time spent together
 C: Skype video call logs
 D: Facebook messages log
 E: Yahoo email logs
 F: Viber logs of messaging and calls
 G: Receipts from hotel reservations/accommodation

[DanandClavs]

We then backed that up with an explanation of supporting documents to clear up any questions or holes we felt we had in the application... Explanation of bank withdrawals, documents we couldn't provide with reasons why ect. And of course our letters to the Entry Clearance Officer.

I also added this... From the UKBA website, the guide to supporting documents page concerning maintenance, regarding the bank letter. It requests that the bank letter should state " that there are enough funds present in the account to support a dependent partner and any dependent children ". Unfortunately my bank manager declined my request to do this and said that it is against their policy.

[rhaichard]

i've got my NSO copy of marriage 2months after the relevant transfer our SECPA marriage contract in the NSO ..


i think you can use your local civil registry ..

Requirements for Attendance to Guidance and Counseling Program

Two (2) valid identification cards (IDs) with photograph;
Duly completed guidance and counseling form;
If married, certified true copy and photocopy of marriage contract on security paper from the National Statistics Office, or Local Civil Registry Offices; or original and photocopy of marriage contract duly authenticated by the Philippine Embassy/ Consulate (if married abroad)
Other documents as may be required by the counselors; and
Payment of P400.00 counseling fee.

[joebloggs]

This is our timeline...

First met, at a Jeepney stop in Cebu City on 08-03-2012
Dated daily until we got engaged on 04-04-2012
Married on 22-06-2012
Spousal visa submitted to embassy 19-07-2012
Deferred application 29-08-2012
Visa Granted 11-09-2012

Short but sweet: When you meet the right one, you just know... I always thought that was a cheesy line but man, its true..

that is quick

good news you got your visa without any problems because of the short time span

[Leen]

congrats to you

[sars_notd_virus]

Congrats

[Terpe]

Glad to hear the DHL issue didn't turn into a drama

Well done and enjoy the celebration.

[lastlid]

Yes. Seemed alarming at first, but worked out okay in the end.

[rhaichard]

i mean reverent not relevant

[rusty]

We then backed that up with an explanation of supporting documents to clear up any questions or holes we felt we had in the application... Explanation of bank withdrawals, documents we couldn't provide with reasons why ect. And of course our letters to the Entry Clearance Officer.

I also added this... From the UKBA website, the guide to supporting documents page concerning maintenance, regarding the bank letter. It requests that the bank letter should state " that there are enough funds present in the account to support a dependent partner and any dependent children ". Unfortunately my bank manager declined my request to do this and said that it is against their policy.

Congratulations, its good to see that where you thought there would be any problems you backed it up with an explanation and supporting documents.

[rusty]

Now there's a question, how long does it take to obtain an NSO copy of our marriage license ? We need to get one for the seminar...

I will also add my index of supporting documents here just incase it may help. Im sure its not perfect, we had no professional help...

1) Applicants Information:
 J: Copies of Cenomar. Eligibility for marriage

2) Sponsors Information:
 F: Copies of CNI / Cenomar. Eligibility for marriage

I thought one of the requirements for spouse visa was the NSO copy of marriage certificate, but in your documents you listed, it seems that you have supplied only a Cenomar?

Was it spouse or fiance visa you applied for?

[DanandClavs]

I thought one of the requirements for spouse visa was the NSO copy of marriage certificate, but in your documents you listed, it seems that you have supplied only a Cenomar?

Was it spouse or fiance visa you applied for?

It was a spousal visa.

3-A.. We supplied the original marriage license which had been endorsed by the local registrar / Not the NSO copy. My wife has just been to the NSO Office in Tacloban and they have issued her with an NSO copy on the spot

[DanandClavs]

Glad to hear the DHL issue didn't turn into a drama

Well done and enjoy the celebration.

Thanks Terpe

and yes, i think i was just unlucky to speak to the worlds biggest on the phone that day.. Common sense prevailed

[DanandClavs]

that is quick

good news you got your visa without any problems because of the short time span

Hi Joe,

Yes, quick indeed. I think it helped that i have spent 5 of those 6 months living here in the Phils so we had tonnes of evidence. I was worried about it at first but there is no time requirement in the rules

[rhaichard]

You can use the local one that u have with ur marriage license if you have that ...

[rhaichard]

You are lucky then ... congrats

It was a spousal visa.

3-A.. We supplied the original marriage license which had been endorsed by the local registrar / Not the NSO copy. My wife has just been to the NSO Office in Tacloban and they have issued her with an NSO copy on the spot

[DanandClavs]

You are lucky then ... congrats

Thanks rhaichard and to everybody for the congratulations

[han]

congratulations danandclavs,

by looking on your timeline that was quick- BUT of course if its meant to be it will happen without any hassle at all.
It's a good news really... for spousal visa. I hope this is the start that the UKBA people will process as fast as they can, knowing that there are still filipinas waiting for their visas.
All the best!
han

[raynaputi]

Congrats!

[Tinker]

Congratulations....

[Arthur Little]

Congratulations ... relieved to read your recent worries are finally at an end.

[DaveUK]

Congratulations to you both!

[anonymous]

Congratulations

[MissAna]

congratulations to you both!

[bigmarco]

Congratulations to you both and best wishes for the future

[DanandClavs]

Thank you everyone Looking forward to getting home and eating some good old english food

[RickyR]

Congratulations

[stevie c]

Terriffic news congratulations