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Personally, I don't think Harry has gone for the spouse visa/green card route yet. Simply because his entitlement, and Meghan's entitlement, about his royal status would not allow them to show Harry as being dependent on Meghan in any way

They would both, much rather prefer to lord it over people, family, governments (both UK and US) that he is royal, the kings son (late queens grandson) and hence very very imp in his own right.

Also, the paperwork and forethought required to submit a greencard application means that both harry and meghan would need to do a lot of work - fill out applications, gather documents, aquire and submit bank data, proof of dates, proof of financials, taxation etc - all of which they are both incapable of doing. Not to mention that their narcissistic discordered tendencies would make them think this is below them.

(I know we can't actually diagnose them, but this is Tumblr, not CNN, and as a psychologist I know that filling out paperwork is the absolutebane of an NPD persons existence. These little quirks of the NPD are not talked about much but they are nearly universally observed.)

Another issue would be hiring an immigration lawyer for the spouse visa. The expenses and the process of actively listening to what the lawyers says is required procedure would put HnM on the backfoot and hate the process.

I have assumed that Harry is either on -

1). A1 Visa - diplomatic/head of state/official representative of a country

Or

2). O1 Visa - specialized skilled worker/Einstein visa given to artists, actors, models, investors in specialized fields, highly skilled academicians, persons contracted by a sponcer for a special skill etc

Now, there is some evidence to support both these. So I'll list those reasons and my conclusions from those below.

Option 1.- A1 visa

Harry moved to US in March 2020, just before pandemic. Most people focus on this, but forget that when the couple moved they both were still, officially, Full Time working royals for the BRF and embarking on the 1 year trial period to see how things pan out for them. This trial period lasted till March 2021, upon the conclusion of which the BRF promptly officially announced there demotions. So, they were working royals when they moved to US, albeit on a leave of absence.

So, what does that mean? That his (and her) diplomatic status was still intact. They did their last royal engagement for the UK in mar 2020, but they hadn't retired. Hadn't resigned. His royal patronages, commonwealth role etc were only taken back in 2021. Both parties had agreed to a separation period till then.

Another factor is that they had already asked Canada to provide him (them) with full time security, ie., treat him like a full fledged royal. But Canada said only till March 2020, and not after that. Trudeau actually released a statement about this.

So this tells me that they (may have). actually asked for full time royal treatment ie., security and diplomatic status for the trial period lasting upto March 2021 and were told no.

(I think that's what Harry means when he says the BRF took away his security, I thiy he means that the BRF pricipals personally prevailed upon Trudeau and made him refuse security)

So Harry's only option was to take his fancy diplomatic status passport, hope on a private jet and fly to LA without telling anyone.

People think this was because the lockdowns were imminent. But I think it was also timed in a way that they were out of Canada before the promised security period expired.

After this, during pandemic, Harry consistently did nonsensical "commonwealth" related zoom calls. Till the president/head/chairperson of the CW youth org (I forgot who exactly but one of main people of the org) publicly distanced themselves in late 2020.

Another thing that was odd was that Trump official said he will not be giving the couple security. Which means that his govt was asked, maybe repeatedly asked and Harry made his case, till the time Trump had to release a statement saying he won't. Makes me think, Harry made his case using his A1 status. Because otherwise, if he was there as a private citizen, this request was absurd and the govt would dismissed this without a second thought. But if they had permitted someone to enter based on their A1 status as representative of a head of state, they had weigh the pros and cons of this request and it could have caused a potential diplomatic incidence. So the president himself had to be face of this decision.

(this is irrespective of anyones thoughts about who the president was, or what kind of person the president may or may not have been. This was an executive decision)

So,

All this leads me to speculate that Harry initially, and until end of 2021 at least, made use of his status as a representative of the head of status, which he already officially had, and was on paper, to enter the US.

The duration of permit of this initial stay could have been 2 or 3 years. So, 2022. Or 2023, when curiosly, Heritage Foundation suddenly took interest in the status of his visa.

Option 2 - O-Visa

This is a bit funny and farfetched, but I think Harry could also have entered on his British passport, which allows a stay upto 6 months (tourist visa). And then applied for O- Visa status a couple of months later.

By June 2020 Harry had forged some sort of investment+partnership with Betterup. This likely involved an initial investment into the company. For enterpreneurs and/investors into a US based company, a minimum investment of 250k or 500k is required to be shown. If he did this, then Betterup could have easily sponcered his application and he could used his very imp, very skilled, very unique position as CHIMPO as a means to get a visa.

A lawyer and the company could have helped him. Plus his high profile status due to his work as a philanthropists, patron of various international organisations etc would definitely be an asset as it is proof and documentation of his years of work.

We may laugh and debate about the "quality" of his work all his life but when it comes to govt paperwork, this is still documented proof. And it's verifiable. So, noone is going to get into the nitty gritty of it, and getting a stamp is easy for him.

Another avenue could have been that he was immediately listed as a high in demand, much sought after international speaker or much renown. He did a couple of onscure, forgettable speaker gigs. But that's all he would need for proof.

He was also listed as the executive producer for oprahs documentary, he was earning his producer certification and the Apple documentary was under production.based on that, he could have applied for an O-visa and it would have been approved.

The duration of stay for O-visa status is 3 years at a time, after which you have to apply again for the visa. It is not eligible for renewal. All paperwork and applications have to be submitted again and will be scrutinized as new.

Let's assume he applied 2/3 months after initial entry, so that's June. His application would have been approved by July end Aug latest. (this is based on my personal experience with the same visa, in this the same time period).

With COVID restrictions, he gets approved but doesn't have to immediately go back to his home country to get it stamped at immigration. I got mine stamped end of 2021 from my country. Till then I stayed in US and worked. So he could have stamped his in April 2021 when he went back for his grandfather's funeral.

If he got his O-visa in 2020, then it would expire in 2023. This is the time heritage foundation started creating a fuss about his visa.

Now, with all of that, an important question we need to ask is- why did the heritage foundation start their crusade in 2023?

This could be because Harry's first visa stay (likely) expired in 2023 and he reapplied for a visa. And was (most likely) approved for the same type of visa again. This process would have gone quite smoothly with Harry's pull. But this second time it is quite clear that he got special treatment. And the heritage foundation wants to expose this special treatment.

Orr more likely, someone in the know tipped them off, and wants this exposed for whatever reason. I DO NOT think the BRf want this exposed, I don't think they care.

I do think someone in the US govt or maybe even a journalist wants to make a big deal out of this. And rightly so.

Anyway, that's my dissertation on Harry's visa. I don't think it matters to anyone outside of Tumblr, but I do feel his entitlement is mind-boggling and he should be held accountable for the person that he is. And if this visa issue is what does it, then so be it.

It is based on my personal experience with these 2 types of visas. And my theoretical and observed knowledge about how entitlement is one of the driving forces for most classical NODs. But the reality for him may be different. And you Rumour, being a fed, would probably know more and know better.

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I agree with you. I’ve been reading up about the visa issues (and also spoke to a few other fed friends).

I think Harry is here on an O-1 visa, for extraordinary/outstanding talent. Meghan doesn’t seem invested enough into the marriage to be willing to do the paperwork so if he’s here on a spousal visa, a lawyer would’ve done the paperwork. Additionally, I can see the financial requirements being a major concern for the BRF; the BRF goes to a great length to protect their financial information from other countries and the general public. They’re not going to let the US (no matter how special the relationship) take a peek at their books. So I suspect they squashed the idea of a spousal visa unless it was done *exclusively* on Meghan’s own savings/net worth. Which she balked at doing because it implies she’s financially responsible for Harry and that’s not what she signed up. She signed up to spend Charles’s money. Not her own. So that’s off the table.

Next is the diplomatic visa. Harry doesn’t actually have a diplomatic passport. He has a regular passport. He may have had a second passport for work that he traveled on UK business for, but he never had diplomatic status in the BRF; only The Queen and Charles did.

And that’s something government officials are really strict about, that people travel on official business use official papers. Officials traveling on personal business use personal papers. Or, that’s how it works here in the US. Not sure about the UK.

Now for Harry to have come to the US on a diplomatic passport for a diplomatic visa, he would have had to present his credentials for being here, and those credentials would have explained clearly and succinctly what he was in the US for and what official business he had with us. They would’ve looked into it.

So I don’t think he’s here on a A/diplomatic visa. Or perhaps not anymore, when it was made clear following the one-year Megxit review that he no longer represents the UK or works on behalf of The Queen/BRF.

Which leaves the O visa, for talent. But I don’t think it’s Better Up. I think it’s Invictus Games. Not only would it explain why they still stick with Harry despite all the expenses and criticism they cost the Foundation. And that’s what Harry is known for, outside of the BRF - his military support and support for veterans. It would also explain why Harry continues to try so hard to collaborate with the US military and warfighter community. Because he needs the military to support his visa.

Maybe it’s transferred to Better Up now since he seems to do more work for them.

As to why the government is trying so hard to keep his visa papers buried? I think they know we know Harry isn’t qualified to be here on a diplomatic or an O visa, so the BRF greased the wheels a bit in some way, shape, or form to help him get through the system.

But also if he’s here on a O-1 visa connected to Invictus Games, it could imply government or DOD support; if not DOD directly, then close partners or contractors…aka military lobbyists.

So that’s where I am right now.

And fingers crossed this gets posted in full. 🤞

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As of March 29th, 2021, Malta has officially opened its new Permanent Residence Programme (MPRP), succeeding the successful Malta Residency and Visa Programme (MRVP). This initiative welcomes non-EU nationals, including UK citizens post-Brexit, providing an opportunity for individuals and families to establish permanent residency in Malta and enjoy visa-free travel within the 26 EU Schengen countries.

Key Changes from MRVP to MPRP: The MPRP has made notable changes, particularly in eliminating the mandatory purchase of €250,000 in bonds. Additionally, there is an adjustment in real estate investment minimums, now set at €300,000 in the South of Malta and Gozo and €350,000 for other regions.

Qualification Requirements: To qualify, applicants must declare possession of a minimum of €500,000 in capital assets, with €150,000 as available financial assets. Financial stability, supporting family members, property ownership or rental, health insurance, and a clean police record are prerequisites.

Application Process:

● Fees: Government administration fee: €40,000.

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Advantages of MPRP:

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10 Most Common UK Visa Rejection Reasons in 2023

The UK is a hub for migration in today’s world. But the only concern in migrating to the UK is a UK visa rejection. Therefore, many people apply for UK visas through a UK Visa Expert. UK Visas have various categories, such as, Work, Business Visas, Family Migration, Student visas, and other categories of visas.

In the year ending March 2022, about 1.62 million visas and permits were issued, which is over 2.5 times higher (+145%) than the year ending March 2021.

However, if your UK Visa application is not accurate, you will get a refusal. Our UK Visa Experts in India – Mumbai, Delhi, and Bengaluru have received many queries regarding the UK Visa rejection reasons.

Here are the TOP 10 UK Visa Rejection Reasons in 2023!

1. UK Visa rejection reasons due to mistakes in the application form

A single mistake in the application form can be the grounds for a UK visa refusal. Always fill in the form correctly and double-check all the information mentioned. Make sure you are consistent when providing information in your personal statements.

2. UK Visa Rejected Due to Bank Statement – particularly for the UK Visitor Visa

When applying for a UK Visit Visa, the applicants submit their bank account statements as proof of their financial strength. Many times, these bank statements reflect huge deposits.  Applicants usually fail to explain the source of these deposits in their cover letter and often this either affects the UK Tourist Visa processing time or the UK Visa is refused.

3. UK Visa rejection reasons due to the wrong visa category

Many times, people often select the wrong visa category and later get refused due to the same. For instance, some people select UK Fiancé Visa as their category instead of a UK Spouse Visa.  Some of the major UK Skilled Worker Visa rejection reasons are that applicants did not know the requirements completely and ended up applying in the wrong category.

 

4. UK Visa rejection reasons due to documents not submitted

Another UK tier 4 visa rejection reason is that people often fail to submit their supporting documents. Some fail to submit bank statements, some fail to submit their relationship documents, etc. So, at the time of your application pay utmost attention to what documents you are including and what documents you are submitting.

 

5. UK Visa rejection reasons due to non-disclosure of previous immigration history

Often applicants have had previous immigration or legal issues that they decide not to disclose, such as bans or certain criminal convictions already spent — especially if a long time has passed. But the Home Office misses nothing and questions everything. Worse still, if they believe an applicant has attempted to mislead or misrepresent themselves intentionally (deception), especially for a settlement application, considering the ILR refusal rate, it can get problematic.

 

6. UK Visa rejection reasons due to failure to meet financial requirements

Another common reason for UK Visa Refusal is failure to meet the financial requirements. Every visa application under the points-based system has a certain financial requirement to be met by applicants to be eligible for their application.

7. UK Visa rejection reasons due to documents not being in proper format

Many applicants are unaware that the Home Office expects to receive your documents in a certain order and format. A very common reason for a UK Visa Rejection is not submitting this paperwork in the right format and order. For example – the documents submitted should not be laminated or torn, etc.

 

8. UK Visa rejection reasons due to the incorrect documents provided

You must provide all the documents required for your application. Every visa application requires supporting documents to prove you can meet the requirements. Hence, it is important to ensure that you have added documents specific to your facts and not rely on hearsay or what somebody else may have added in their respective application to get a favourable outcome.

 

9. UK Visa rejection reasons due to insufficient evidence of relationship

If you are trying to apply for a Spouse Visa or any Dependant Visa, the most common reason for refusal is insufficient evidence provided to meet the relationship requirement. You need to prove that your relationship is genuine and subsisting and all necessary supporting documents are a must in the application.

 

10. You did not seek advice from a UK Visa Expert and followed generic advice

If you think that just reading from a website of the Home Office or asking friends, it is easy for you to fill in the application form correctly, provide documents that are required in a particular format and order, then you may be wrong. You should consult UK Visa Experts as they know the nitty-gritty of everything when it comes to applying for a UK Visa.

 

Editor’s Note

Looking at the initial applications and ILR refusal rate, it is common to face a UK Visa Rejection, mainly when you apply all by yourself, with no legal help.

Do not let any of these above mistakes be the reason to get your UK visa refused, with dreams of visiting the UK, studying in the UK, living with your spouse in the UK, or even expanding your business to the UK shattered. Therefore, it is advisable to take the help of a professional immigration law firm.

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UK Going to Block Dependents Visa from Accompanying International Students From 2024

Quick Highlights

As of January 2023, the UK government will ban international students from bringing their spouse or other dependents with them unless they are studying in a postgraduate course with a research project.

The decision has been taken to help curb net migration.

But the graduation route remains unaffected by updated immigration restrictions. Under this route, Eligible students can remain in the UK for 2-3 extended years.

Students cannot switch to another skilled worker route unless they complete their studies.

Strategies have been implemented to stop "unscrupulous" agents from migrating students.

UK government says it remains committed to the UK's International Education

 strategy.

The target of 600,000 international students will be met for two consecutive years.

In the UK, immigration is at a record high, and the current administration intends to reduce net migration by tightening the profile of immigrants who enter the nation. Net migration topped 500,000 between June 2021 and June 2022, surpassing the number recorded in 2019, and additional data that will be revealed this week is anticipated to indicate that the 2022 figure has increased by at least 200,000.

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The number of persons who relocate to the UK for at least a year divided by the number who depart over the same period is known as net migration. There are consequences for overseas students, notably in the shape of an updated regulation concerning student dependents that the Home Office and the Department of Education jointly issued.

International students won't be allowed to accompany their loved ones to the UK from January 2024 unless enrolled in a postgraduate research degree (such as a research-based Ph.D. or master's program). International students would not be allowed to bring dependents to postgraduate programs not categorized as research-oriented.

The Home Office reports that "almost 500,000 student visas were issued in 2022 while the total number of dependents of international learners has grown by 75% since 2019 to 136,000 people." Children under 18, partners, and civil partners are considered dependents, as are elderly parents who require long-term care.

Blocking of Dependants May Have Tangible Effect

The new policy is referred to by the government as the "single biggest restricting action an administration has ever done," and according to Home Secretary Suella Braverman, who is a relative hardliner on the necessity of lower migration to the UK, "We expect this set of measures to have a demonstrable impact on net migration." According to her, the new regulation is "the fair approach to do that enables us to safeguard our government facilities while supporting economic growth through enabling the students who provide the greatest to keep coming here," she adds.

Additionally, Ms. Braverman notes that overseas students permitted to bring dependents will still have a greater burden of evidence to demonstrate their ability to "look after themselves and their dependents."

Gillian Keegan, the secretary of education, says:

"Students are now bringing more family members to the UK than ever. It is appropriate that we are acting to lower this figure while upholding our adherence to our international education strategy, which serves to bolster the UK's educational landscape and significantly boost the national economy".

Students Have To Stay in Study Program Until Completed

International students will never again be permitted to apply for a Skilled Worker Visa before finishing their education. The law is designed to deter international students from selecting the UK primarily for employment opportunities rather than academic pursuits. The Economic Times of India said last year that

"Since it provides a less expensive and quicker track to full-time work in the UK, more and more overseas students are choosing [the Skilled Worker option]. On the other side, before accessing the labor market, students who choose the Graduate Route must pay exorbitant course fees and expenses for the entire program length.

The government is preventing non-real students who are motivated to find employment in the UK from using the Skilled Worker Route as a backdoor.

Will The Policy Change?

It's unclear how much freedom Ms. Braverman will provide as to which students may bring dependents:

"Over the upcoming year, we plan to collaborate with institutions to develop a different strategy to guarantee that the smartest and most talented learners may enroll their dependents at our top-ranked colleges while continuing to lower net migration. This system will be implemented as soon as feasible following extensive engagement with the industry and important stakeholders.

The graduation Route Still remains Unaffected.

Last year, there was worry in the foreign education community that the Home Office might shorten the Graduate Route's two-year maximum stay in the UK to only six months. The Graduate Route will still allow overseas students to remain in the country for two years (three years for doctoral/Ph.D. candidates), notwithstanding the anticipated drop.

Bottom Line

While most students won't be impacted by plans restricting the ability to bring dependents with them, more details about the covered programs must be known before an impact assessment can be done properly. However, we know that any adjustments would affect women and students from particular nations disproportionately. In short, if you want to study overseas and bring your spouse to the UK, apply before the strategy is implemented.

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Career Overseas is here to guide you…

With changing policies and programs, it becomes complicated for students to fulfill their dream of studying in overseas universities. But don't worry! We at Career Overseas provide the right guidance about upcoming updates and how students can successfully apply for a visa to study in the UK. For more information on spouse visas, contact us at your earliest and get the best response.

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Chances of a UK spouse's visa being denied

For those applying for a UK Spouse visa, the most worrying phase may be waiting for a response from the UK Home Office and the possibility of a visa refusal.

However, given the costs, time commitment, and effort required for something as important as a Spouse Visa application, our UK Spouse/Unmarried and Partner visa experts at The SmartMove2UK advise taking these figures into account PRIOR to beginning the application process without legal assistance.

The Home Office's most recent figures show that 1 in 4 requests for spouse visas are denied. Applications are still turned down even though there is a 1 in 4 risk that they would be denied a UK Spouse visa. Given that an applicant, this statistic is concerning.

It is quite frustrating to receive a refusal because of this and the 12- to 14-week processing period for the UK Spouse visa. Even if you want to appeal the denial of your UK visa, you will still have to wait for 9 to 12 months for a decision. Numerous variables affect the likelihood of spouse visa denial in the UK, and applications are rejected for various reasons depending on the application.

For the purpose of comparing the number of UK Spouse visas issued and rejected throughout those three years, our team has gathered statistics for the three-year period of 2020 to 2022.

2020–2037 saw 4,251 UK Spouse visa applications rejected compared to 5,087 approved.

42,182 UK Spouse visas were granted in 2021, while 6,682 were rejected.

16,850 UK spouse visas were granted in 2022, while 2,339 were rejected.

The grounds for rejection might range from not presenting sufficient proof of a relationship, not reaching the financial criterion, or not providing pertinent proof that one possesses the necessary English language skills.

The failure to provide the documentation may be due to ignorance of the requirements or a misinterpretation of the various Home Office instructions.

Avoid becoming a statistic.

Love is not a gamble, but the likelihood of a UK Spouse visa denial makes it one—and an expensive one, at that—due to the high stakes involved.

Therefore, regardless of how ready you believe your application is. One loose end is all it takes for a spouse visa to be denied, costing you time and money.

This is why seeking professional advice is always advised. It has always been advantageous to work with immigration attorneys that have a track record of success and skill in matters involving UK spouse visas. As seen by the countless UK Visa recipients who, as a result of using our services, are enjoying happier lives in the UK with their spouses.

Top 11 grounds for denial of a UK spouse visa

not supplying the necessary or supporting documentation

not being able to demonstrate the necessary commitment to a lasting partnership

concealment of criminal histories

failing to meet the English proficiency criterion for a UK Partner visa

Absence of proof of your intended residence: Desire to reside in the UK

unable to prove they can meet the financial requirement for UK Spouse visa

not supplying evidence of a link (evidence of time together, utility bills)

failure to disclose past marriages

Unable to produce confirmation of prior marriages Complex immigration history

Refused entry into the UK

What to do if your application for a UK spouse visa is denied

If you had a full right of appeal and your application for a spouse visa, an ILR, a resident card, or permanent residence was rejected, you can appeal the judgement by submitting a new application to the immigration tribunal.

If you are looking to apply for a UK Spouse visa, contact our team of UK spouse visa experts located in India - Mumbai, Delhi and Bengaluru. We can help you, not only understand the documentation process but also ensure a successful immigration journey.

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The covid-penalty: Brits married to immigrants face separation under brutal Home Office rules

By James Harris

One of the reasons the British economy isn't bouncing back is because everyone's skint. Even now the Sunak discount has come in, most people don't think it's worth catching a deadly virus for a breaded mushroom.

One of the only bright spots in this whole period is that we can spend more time with our families. But imagine if your ability to live with your family was threatened by the fact that you're skint. It's the worst of all words - and that's exactly the prospect facing thousands of couples where a British citizen is married to a non-EU partner.

In November 2017 my spouse's visa application was rejected by the UK Home Office. In the refusal, they wrote that they saw no "insurmountable obstacles" to us moving to her native China, a country I had at that time never been to. We challenged the decision and, after a year-long legal fight, won on appeal. Life continued.

She had been refused the right to live here with me because I, as her sponsor, had failed to meet the minimum income requirement. This stipulates that the applicant's British partner must earn at least £18,600 per year. The application is based solely on the earnings of the British partner - the income of the non-EU citizen does not count. Those with kids have to earn even more. Those successfully granted a visa – after also forking out around £3,000 just to apply – have to apply again after 2.5 years.

It is difficult to meet this requirement in normal times. And these are not normal times.

I was made redundant at the beginning of April. My spouse, now an estate agent, was furloughed. Her visa is due for renewal in March 2021 – but we're left wondering how on earth we will meet the income requirement to be able to stay together. It feels like we are now one redundancy away from rejection of a visa extension.

There are thousands of mixed-nationality couples in this situation or worse. We're left pondering an uncertain future, worried like everyone else about our health, but also driven to distraction by thoughts of what might happen if we aren't able to meet the income requirement.

People in the UK on a spousal visa are further punished by having no recourse to public funds, meaning they are barred from getting any state support at a time when we all need it most. Indeed, the DWP took time out of its busy schedule to inform my spouse of this fact by post, despite the fact that she hadn't even tried to get any state support. The prime minister himself recently seemed surprised to learn of this state of affairs. It is a rare cruelty to ruin people's lives and not even bother yourself to familiarise yourself as to how you are doing so.

In truth, the income benchmark is a relic of another political age. It presumed a greater degree of stability and prosperity than the pre-covid labour market could provide. Fifty-five per cent of British women, for example, already didn't meet the threshold, even before the pandemic took hold.

The Home Office recently announced that loss of earnings caused by the pandemic would be discounted for people needing to meet the benchmark. But this concession came to an abrupt end on July 31st. Presumably they imagine that everyone's income has bounced back to pre-covid levels, thanks to eat-out-to-help-out. But jobs will be lost owing to this crisis for years, even decades, to come. So mixed-nationality families are facing the double whammy of having less state support from the government and then having to prove their financial viability to said state in order to be together at all.

Despite all this, the Home Office has chosen this moment to commit to expanding the income benchmark to the EU spouses of British nationals after Brexit. This will bring many thousands more into the system.

People who fall victim to this law aren't asking for anything outrageous. We just want to join or remain with our families, and to have the security of knowing we can do so at a time of high uncertainty. Dropping it would be, just like scrapping the NHS surcharge for healthcare workers, the kind of decision that would enormously benefit a small subsection of people and make absolutely no difference to anybody else.

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Income/ Financial requirements for UK spouse visa and required documents to make a successful partner visa application. A part of UK spouse visa application, applicant and their partner must prove their income to a certain threshold.

A part of UK spouse visa application, applicant and their partner must prove their income to a certain threshold to make a successful application. UK financial requirements applies to all applications for visa applications made outside UK (entry clearance) and visa extension as a spouse inside UK (commonly known as Further Leave to Remain in UK (FLR)). Many people referred this visa as a marriage…

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Malta Permanent Residence Programme (MPRP): Your Path to Residency in Malta

As of March 29th, 2021, Malta has officially opened its new Permanent Residence Programme (MPRP), succeeding the successful Malta Residency and Visa Programme (MRVP). This initiative welcomes non-EU nationals, including UK citizens post-Brexit, providing an opportunity for individuals and families to establish permanent residency in Malta and enjoy visa-free travel within the 26 EU Schengen countries.

Key Changes from MRVP to MPRP: The MPRP has made notable changes, particularly in eliminating the mandatory purchase of €250,000 in bonds. Additionally, there is an adjustment in real estate investment minimums, now set at €300,000 in the South of Malta and Gozo and €350,000 for other regions.

Qualification Requirements: To qualify, applicants must declare possession of a minimum of €500,000 in capital assets, with €150,000 as available financial assets. Financial stability, supporting family members, property ownership or rental, health insurance, and a clean police record are prerequisites.

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● Fees: Government administration fee: €40,000.

Contribution: €28,000 (property purchase) or €58,000 (rental).

Charitable donation: €2,000 to a registered Malta NGO.

● Property Requirements: Property purchase: Minimum €300,000 (South of Malta and Gozo) or €350,000 (other areas).

Rental: Minimum annual lease of €10,000 (South of Malta and Gozo) or €12,000 (other areas).

● Family Inclusion: Applicants can include the following family members in their MPRP application:

Spouse

Unmarried and dependent children

Dependent parents or parents-in-law (additional €7,500 per parent) .

Dependent grandparents or grandparents-in-law (additional €7,500 per grandparent)

● Timeline: Upon application submission, a €10,000 administration fee is required. The Residency Malta Agency (RMA) reviews applications in approximately four to six months. Upon approval, additional fees must be paid, and the property purchase or rental is finalised.

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Eligibility Criteria For UK Spouse Visa

Introduction: Eligibility Criteria for UK Spouse Visa

To successfully apply for any visa, you need to know the eligibility and requirements

The UK Spouse visa is a UK visa route that allows married or civil partners of British citizens or those settled in the UK on Indefinite Leave to Remain, to join them in the UK

If you are looking to join your partner in the UK, it’s helpful to know the full information on the UK Spouse visa

The SmartMove2UK’s UK Spouse visa experts have curated this Eligibility Criteria for UK Spouse Visa guide for you to have a better understanding of this visa

What are the Eligibility Criteria for UK Spouse Visa 2023?

Residency & Age factor

Both you and your partner must be at least 18 years old in order to apply as a partner. Your partner must:

Be a citizen of the United Kingdom or Ireland; be from the EU; Switzerland; Norway; Iceland; or Liechtenstein;

Have pre-settled status; they must have lived in the UK before January 1, 2021;

Have a Turkish Businessperson visa or Turkish Worker visa.

Receive humanitarian protection or refugee status in the UK.

Our experts in India – Mumbai, Delhi & Bengaluru have received many queries on the eligibility of accommodation for the UK Spouse visa.

For the Spouse Visa UK Requirements 2023, your accommodation in the UK must meet 4 requirements. Your lodging must include the following:

Be solely owned or occupied by you or your family

Be obtained without using public funds

It should not be overcrowded

Not to violate public health and safety

What proofs must be submitted under the Eligibility Criteria for UK Spouse Visa 2023?

You have to prove‌:

You have a legally recognised civil union or marriage in the United Kingdom.

If you apply, you must be in a relationship and have lived with the partner for at least 2 years.

You may still be allowed to apply for a visa or renew your permission to stay even if you don’t match these conditions if:

You have a child in the UK who is a British or Irish citizen or has lived in the UK for 7 years, and it would be unreasonable for them to leave the UK

If you and your partner lived together as a couple outside of the UK, it would be against your human rights to prevent you from entering or forcibly remove you from the country/there would be very significant difficulties for you and your partner that could not be overcome if you lived together as a couple outside the UK.

What is a genuine relationship/proof of relationship for a UK Spouse Visa?

In order to meet the Eligibility Criteria for UK Spouse Visa 2023, you will need to meet the genuine and subsisting relationship requirement, by providing proof of relationship.

As per the UK Home Office, you will need to provide documents acknowledged by the Home Office to prove your relationship. You must provide proof that:

Comes from an official source such as the government, a bank, a landlord, a utility company, or a doctor;

Attests to your relationship with your partner, such as the fact that you share expenditures, live together, are married, or have been in a civil partnership for fewer than four years.

You can use the following as proof:

A marriage licence or certificate of civil union

A bank statement from a combined bank account, proof that you pay bills jointly, a lease agreement, energy bills, or council tax bills, or proof that you live at the same address

A letter proving that you live at the same address by your dentist or doctor

Keep in mind that not providing any of the important documents can lead to an increase in the processing time for your UK Spouse visa application.

English language test under the Eligibility Criteria for UK Spouse Visa

To meet the Eligibility Criteria for UK Spouse Visa, you will have to prove your knowledge of English language for a UK Spouse Visa

You will have to take an A1 English test (through a UK Home Office-approved test provider)

If you hold a degree or other academic credential that was earned while studying or conducting research in English, you can show your command of the language

Only your degree certificate is required if your education was obtained from a UK university or college

You must present a certificate from Ecctis (previously UK NARIC) to prove that your degree is equivalent to a UK bachelor’s degree or higher and that it was taught in English if it was earned from a university or college outside the UK

Financial Eligibility Criteria for UK Spouse Visa

To meet the UK Spouse Visa Funds Requirements, your sponsor (the partner who is in the UK) must earn at least £18,600 annually, or the sponsor and applicant (you), if the applicant is in the UK with permission to work

You must provide bank statement of you and/or your partner’s earnings to meet UK Spouse Visa Financial Requirements

You must provide 6 months’ worth of pay slips plus a signed, date-stamped letter from the employer

UK Spouse Visa Requirements Documents to Apply For UK Spouse Visa

To successfully meet the Eligibility Criteria for UK Spouse Visa, you will need to provide supporting documents and some information (for dependents if they are applying as well):

Your full name

Date of birth

A valid travel ID and current passport

A copy of your biometric residence permit, if you have one

Information regarding any prior immigration applications you have made

Information regarding any criminal convictions

Your national insurance number, if you have one

Your parents’ date of birth and nationality, if you are applying from outside the UK

A TB test (if you are from a country that requires a TB test certificate to enter the UK)

You have to submit these documents when you fill the UK Spouse Visa Application Form online on the https://www.gov.uk/ website

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