Quote Originally Posted by Terpe View Post
Step by step is the way.

Don't get concerned about submitting documents which are really not required.
They will just be ignored and put aside without scrutiny.
The application will be quite full of mandatory documents and supporting evidence without unnecessary complications of irrelevant which often cause confusion and unwarranted attention.

The first step is to review the details of the "Application to join family living permanently in the UK£

Here's the webpage for that:-
https://www.gov.uk/join-family-in-uk/apply

This application must be made online.
I'd advise setting up an application and practice getting it completed checking off the needed evidential supporting documents as you come to them.

If you like to see the hard copy application forms and guides you can do that here:-
https://www.gov.uk/government/public...ent-form-vaf4a

Best strategy is to work through the form collecting the documents needed.
Don't waste time on stuff you don't need.
For example, 3 years of P60's isn't needed and certainly will not be a deciding factor.
Your wife's job, family connections, ties and savings will not be needed unless the application will be critically dependent upon savings.

Work through the forms.
You'll need an NSO Marriage Certificate so start the process to get one if you haven't done so already
Thanks Terpe, that helps. We don't have the NSO Marriage Certificate yet as it is still processing and could take a few more months yet...I imagine thats one of the last things we will be able to collect. If I don't need P60's then what is the best way to prove my income??