Spouse Visa Application Within Uk In Illinois
Description
Form popularity
FAQ
New rules for UK Spouse Visa: the minimum salary requirement has increased to £29,000 on 11 April 2024. The Spouse Visa UK, part of the UK family visa category, allows eligible foreign nationals to join and live with their partner in the UK, provided their partner is a British citizen or has settled status.
Using the 'priority service' means you'll usually get a decision within 5 working days, or 30 working days for Family visa applications from outside the UK. Using the 'super priority service' for visa and settlement applications means you'll usually get a decision by the end of the next working day.
If a visa application is approved during a visa interview, the average processing time is 3-5 working days. At least a further 2-3 workdays should be allowed for delivery. If you are eligible for the 'Interview Waiver Program' and submit your application by courier without attending an interview.
Applications for a UK Spouse Visa from outside the UK are typically processed in 3 months on average. If the application is made from within the UK, the processing time is normally between 6 and 8 weeks. These estimates are based on typical applications that don't utilise any fast-track or priority services.
The UK requirements for a Spouse Visa are some of the most challenging to meet. To prove that you are eligible, you will have to provide extensive documents showing your genuine relationship. Your UK partner will have to earn over £29,000 a year (figure correct as of late 2024).
Go to 'Attach documents to an application' section in Applying online support. You can speed up the processing of your Partner visa application by submitting it through ImmiAccount with all the required information, including health checks for you and police checks for you and your Sponsor.
You'll usually need to attend an appointment at a UKVCAS service point to provide your biometric information. You can provide your supporting documents either by: uploading them into the UKVCAS online service. having them scanned at your UKVCAS appointment.
How Soon Will I Get a Response? On average, the processing time for a spouse visa is normally up to 90 working days for standard applications (those not using premium application services).
