Quote Originally Posted by songz777 View Post
Hi Guys.I have been following a link about this subject and have question.

I know that when my wife applies on line; the documents need to be up to date within 28 days..that is my last pay slip / bank statement. She must apply before my next one would appear.
Question:
Do these documents need to still under 28 days when she appears in person at the VFS? Or do the count it from the on line application & payment?

Example: My last payslip 26th of September my Bank Statment 12th October . She applies on line as soon as she recieves them, DOES she need to appear at the VFS before 26th October?



Many thanks

John


John, the date of application is the date when the application fee is paid.
There should not be any documents more than 28 days old at that time. (This applies strictly to those documents relating to the Financial Requirement)
Here's what UKBA state:-
Where Appendix FM-SE requires the applicant to provide specified evidence relating to a period which ends with the date of application, that evidence must be dated no earlier than 28 days before the date of application.
You should take note of this:-
3.3.4. Bank statements must be on official bank stationery, or be electronic bank statements from an on-line account (defined as one that operates solely over the internet and sends bank statements to its customers electronically) which are either accompanied by a letter from the bank on its headed stationery confirming that the documents are authentic or which bear the official stamp of the issuing bank on every page.
3.3.5. The bank statements must cover the specified periods as described in the Immigration Rules for each of the sources of income relied upon.
3.3.6. As an alternative to a bank statement we will also accept:
 a building society statement or pass book; or
 a letter from the bank or building society; or
 a letter from a financial institution regulated by the Financial Services Authority or, for overseas accounts, the appropriate regulatory body for the country in which the
institution operates and the funds are located. The financial institution must not appear on the list of excluded institutions under Appendix P of the Immigration Rules.
John I'd suggest you discuss with your bank just how best to secure your statements. Many folks have reported resistance from the bank to stamp & date (certify) the printed statements. Minimise all risks.