Documents to pass..

[McGregor03]

So guys just tell me if we missed anything..Will apply for fiancee visa next month and here are the list of our documents to pass..

Sponsor's documents;(original and photocopy)

1. Passport
2. Birth certificate
3. Divorce decree
4. Cover letter and letter from his parents
5. Wage slips (6 mons.)
6. Bank statements (6 mons. ) - he will include bank receipts as well
7. Letter from the council ( wedding sched.)
8. Tenancy agreement
9. Utility Bills
10. Property photos and including the photo of our wedding ring and receipt
11. Proof that we'll have a small gathering after the wedding (receipt/letter)
12. Letter from work (stating that he really works there)
13. Work contract
14. Western union slips
15. Iterinaries
16. Hotel receipts
17.Driving licence ( i dunno if they will need it,but we're still going to provide it)
18. TV Licence


My documents are ; ( original and photocopy)

1. Passport and passport size photo
2. Birth Certificate
3. Baptismal
4. NBI
5. CENOMAR
6. English Test Resuts
7. Our love story (letter)
8. Our photos together with descriptions ( atleast 30)
9. Our chat logs/printscreens etc ( more or less 350 pages ) Been trying to lessen it, that's the best I could do
10. Letters from my hubby's family and from him
11.TB test
12. VAF4A
13. Diploma and TOR (not sure about it yet coz of the Sr. written in my fathers name)

Did we get it right?

MARIAM

[Michael Parnham]

Can't think of anything you may have missed apart from 'certificate of non impediment' otherwise everything looks good to me!

[bhem_bhem]

i don't think diploma and tor are needed so you really don't have to worry with that one,, you have passed the english test anyway, that will be enough, you don't need proof of your qualification.

[andy222]

And the rules will change on April 6th. Just keep a eye out for them. The english test is only valid untill October 2013. After that she will have to take the life in the uk test. If I am not mistaken.

[jlags90]

Good Luck with your application.
Do not forget the payment. hehe

[MissAna]

i think you are set to go, sis Mariam. Good Luck

[McGregor03]

Can't think of anything you may have missed apart from 'certificate of non impediment' otherwise everything looks good to me!

Michael do we really need to have CNI?

[McGregor03]

i don't think diploma and tor are needed so you really don't have to worry with that one,, you have passed the english test anyway, that will be enough, you don't need proof of your qualification.

Thank u bhem-bhem...

[McGregor03]

And the rules will change on April 6th. Just keep a eye out for them. The english test is only valid untill October 2013. After that she will have to take the life in the uk test. If I am not mistaken.

I almost forgot about that We're keeping our eyes on that..The validity of my english test is only til oct. of this yr? I thought it's going to be 2 yrs...

[McGregor03]

Good Luck with your application.
Do not forget the payment. hehe

ugh!!! don't even remind me lol Thank u jlags

[McGregor03]

i think you are set to go, sis Mariam. Good Luck

Thank u sis Ana

[cheekee]

And the rules will change on April 6th. Just keep a eye out for them. The english test is only valid untill October 2013. After that she will have to take the life in the uk test. If I am not mistaken.

What does that mean. Do you mean the life in the UK test is replacing the English test as part of a spouse visa application ?

[Michael Parnham]

I'm sure CNI is required unless there's been any changes within the last ten months Mariam!

[andy222]

What does that mean. Do you mean the life in the UK test is replacing the English test as part of a spouse visa application ?

Yes after october 2013.

[stevie c]

What does that mean. Do you mean the life in the UK test is replacing the English test as part of a spouse visa application ?

I am just so gratefull that my wife got her spouse visa 2yrs ago it just keeps getting more difficult & more expensive to obtain a settlement visa its scandalous that ukba can just keep moving the goal posts whenever they feel like it
My sympathies are with everyone goung down thus road at the moment

[Terpe]

.......The english test is only valid untill October 2013. After that she will have to take the life in the uk test. If I am not mistaken.

Mistaken.

....The validity of my english test is only til oct. of this yr? I thought it's going to be 2 yrs...

No, that's incorrect.
The English Language Test certificates have variable validity depending on which test is taken. IELTS is valid 2 years, others have no expiry.

What does that mean. Do you mean the life in the UK test is replacing the English test as part of a spouse visa application ?

No. That's not correct.
Life in the UK test is not replacing the English Language Test for Spouse Visa application.

Yes after october 2013.

No.
Andy, where within the UKBA website does it state that ?

[andy222]

Sorry if I am mistaken but that was my take on it. Unless its a preminition.

[Terpe]

I'm sure CNI is required unless there's been any changes within the last ten months Mariam!

If they're applying for Fiance(e) visa and getting married in UK there'll be no need for CNI as the marriage bans will be posted here.
In so far that Mariam has her CENOMAR all will be OK

[McGregor03]

Now am confused Was asking about the CNI before and I don't need one unless we'll get married here in phils. here's the link http://filipinaroses.com/showthread....NI!?highlight=

And about the english test mine says it will last for 2 yrs...

[McGregor03]

That's what I know about the CNI terpe....

[andy222]

This is what I read Terpe.
from October 2013, requiring all applicants for settlement to pass the Life in the UK Test and present an English language speaking and listening qualification at B1 level or above of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages unless they are exempt;
http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/newsarticles/2012/june/13-family-migration

Sorry to all.

[andy222]

Whats the verdict Terpe. What is that all about?

[jlags90]

Now am confused Was asking about the CNI before and I don't need one unless we'll get married here in phils. here's the link http://filipinaroses.com/showthread....NI!?highlight=
And about the english test mine says it will last for 2 yrs...

I think you are right McGregor03. CNI is asked if a British Citizen decides to marry a Filipina in the Philippines nowadays. It used to be one of the requirements for a fiancee visa BEFORE but it is no longer now. Since your fiance is divorced, you are spot on taking his Divorce Decree with your application. Once again, good luck with your application.

[McGregor03]

I think you are right McGregor03. CNI is asked if a British Citizen decides to marry a Filipina in the Philippines nowadays. It used to be one of the requirements for a fiancee visa BEFORE but it is no longer now. Since your fiance is divorced, you are spot on taking his Divorce Decree with your application. Once again, good luck with your application.

Thank u jlags,my hubby keep on telling me that we really don't need one but I keep on convincing him that we might?Just to make sure...Sometimes being hardheaded works Thank u!

[jlags90]

Thank u jlags,my hubby keep on telling me that we really don't need one but I keep on convincing him that we might?Just to make sure...Sometimes being hardheaded works Thank u!

I do not blame you. I was the same before I lodged my application. I also insisted before that he get CNI but he wasn't able to secure it. He e-mailed the Local Registry Office to keep my mouth shut. The reply convinced me that it is no longer needed. I would be happy to send you a copy of the e-mail if it gives you peace of mind.

[Terpe]

That's what I know about the CNI terpe....

A UK citizen ONLY requires a CNI when getting married abroad.

There is no requirement for a UK Citizen to have CNI when the marriage is conducted in UK.
The basis for the No Impediment is the posting of the wedding banns at the registry office prior to the wedding.
There is no UKBA Fianc(e) visa requirement for CNI nor has there ever been such a requirement for CNI.
It's a Philippine law that requires a CNI MUST be issued by the Embassy.
From Article 21 of The Family Code of The Philippines:-

When either or both of the contracting parties are citizens of a foreign country, it shall be necessary for them before a marriage license can be obtained, to submit a certificate of legal capacity to contract marriage , issued by their respective diplomatic or consular officials.

[Terpe]

This is what I read Terpe.
from October 2013, requiring all applicants for settlement to pass the Life in the UK Test and present an English language speaking and listening qualification at B1 level or above of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages unless they are exempt;
http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/newsarticles/2012/june/13-family-migration

Sorry to all.

Whats the verdict Terpe. What is that all about?

It means that with effect from October 2013 ALL applications for settlement (means Indefinite Leave to Remain) will be required to pass the Life in the UK test AND ADDITIONALLY present an English Language Test speaking and listening qualification at B1 level or above, unless they are exempt.

[McGregor03]

A UK citizen ONLY requires a CNI when getting married abroad.

There is no requirement for a UK Citizen to have CNI when the marriage is conducted in UK.
The basis for the No Impediment is the posting of the wedding banns at the registry office prior to the wedding.
There is no UKBA Fianc(e) visa requirement for CNI nor has there ever been such a requirement for CNI.
It's a Philippine law that requires a CNI MUST be issued by the Embassy.
From Article 21 of The Family Code of The Philippines:-

Thank u for that terpe, am well enlightened

[jlags90]

Here's the reply sent to my husband when he enquired about the CNI thing. Sir Terpe is spot on.
So forget about it..

Dear Mr ,

Thank you for your e.mail.

Re: , Davao City, Phillipines

On 9 May 2011 the law regarding foreign nationals marrying or forming
a civil partnership in England and Wales was changed. The law now
requires foreign nationals to give their notice of marriage/Civil
Partnership at a designated register office at the same time as their
partner.

Prior to the new laws coming into force we had been advised by UK
Visas that Entry Clearance Officers (ECO) at British Embassies were
not permitted to request evidence of pre booking of notices of
marriage/Civil Partnership and this was detailed in DSP 13.9... The
situation then changed and for a short period of time I am aware that
ECO’s at many British Embassies were seeking such evidence.

DSP10:10 now advises that registrars will need to see the entry
clearance before a notice of marriage will be arranged / taken.

The Registration Service of England and Wales will not provide any
written confirmation that a notice of intention to marry or intention
to form a civil partnership or a ceremony is booked, as it is not with
in the statutory duties of the Superintendent Registrar to do so. It
is not possible for either party to a marriage or civil partnership to
commence legal preliminaries in England and Wales without the
permission's from the Embassy / Home Office being in place.

If the Embassy insists on this evidence, please ask them to contact
our office direct so that we can discuss the matter.

We have taken this matter up with a representative from UK Visas in
England in the hope that not too many people will experience a similar
problem, and I have been assured that ECO’s will be contacted to
advise them accordingly.

While we appreciate this response does not resolve this matter for
you, we hope you can forward it to the appropriate person at the
British Embassy so that they can contact this office to discuss the
matter further.

A 'No Trace' marriage letter is no longer availble to anyone apart
from a British national who is marrying overseas. As you wish to marry
in England or Wales the letter is not available for you.

Regards

(Name Removed)
Casework Manager
Identity and Passport Service | General Register Office | Casework
Team | Room D209 Smedley Hydro | Trafalgar Road | Southport | PR8 2HH

[andy222]

It means that with effect from October 2013 ALL applications for settlement (means Indefinite Leave to Remain) will be required to pass the Life in the UK test AND ADDITIONALLY present an English Language Test speaking and listening qualification at B1 level or above, unless they are exempt.

Oh I see. Very good.