A spouse visa gives someone the right to join their spouse in the UK and to live, work and study in the country. Providing the right documentation to accompany an application is not always straightforward and having an experienced spouse visa lawyer to prepare this is a distinct advantage.
At Halliday Reeves, we specialise in immigration law. We have decades of experience in securing visas for clients from around the globe and a strong track record of success in dealing with spouse visa applications.
If you need a spouse visa lawyer, we will be pleased to hear from you. We will work with you to check that this is the most appropriate visa for your needs and compile the supporting right documents showing that you meet the eligibility criteria.
We are accredited by the Law Society in respect of our expertise in immigration and asylum law. A recent independent peer review gave us an exceptionally high rating of ‘Competence Plus’ and noted both our legal proficiency and our outstanding client service. It also praised our attention to detail, the way in which we keep clients updated as to progress throughout and the excellent value for money we offer.
If you are looking for an experienced spouse visa lawyer with a high success rate, email us at enquiries@hallidayreeves.com or fill in our Contact Form and we will be happy to help. You can also speak to us on 0330 133 7777.
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Services Offered By Our Spouse Visa Lawyers
We offer a full service to individuals in need of a spouse visa, including:
- Advice on whether a spouse visa is the best choice for your circumstances and whether there are other options available
- Checking that you are eligible for a spouse visa
- Preparing a spouse visa application
- Checking which documents you have available and obtaining more evidence where necessary
- Collating the documents that show you have spouse visa eligibility
- Advice on your rights on a spouse visa
- Advice if you have had a spouse visa application rejected
- Spouse visa renewals
- Switching to a spouse visa
- Applying for indefinite leave to remain if you have held a spouse visa for five years
Who Can Apply For A Spouse Visa?
If you need a spouse visa, both you and your spouse must meet a range of eligibility criteria and should intend to live together in the UK once the visa is granted.
Your spouse must be aged 18 or over and should be one of the following:
- A British or Irish citizen
- Someone with UK settled status, such as indefinite leave to remain
- A holder of a Turkish Businessperson visa or Turkish Worker visa
- A holder of protected status as a refugee or humanitarian protection
- Someone with permission to stay in the UK as a stateless person
You need to prove the following:
- You are in a genuine and subsisting relationship
- You have suitable accommodation available to you in the UK
- Your marriage is recognised by UK law
- You and your spouse meet the minimum financial requirement
- You have a sufficient standard of English
How Do I Prove I Am Eligible For A Spouse Visa?
You will need to provide a wide range of documents to demonstrate that you meet all of the spouse visa requirements. This will usually include:
- Documents that verify your identity, such as your passport, former passports and biometric information
- Proof that you are married and that your relationship is genuine, from documents such as shared utility bills, joint tenancy agreements, evidence of time spent together and communication between you
- A statement from your spouse giving details of your relationship
- Bank statements showing income and savings
- Payslips and written confirmation from your spouse’s employer setting out details of their job and income
- Proof that you have suitable accommodation arranged in the UK
- Evidence that you meet the required standard of English, which will usually be by passing an approved English language test
Contact A Lawyer For Spouse Visa Services Today
Securing a visa is not always straightforward and if mistakes are made or documents omitted, you could have your application rejected. We can prepare a strong application on your behalf, giving you the best possible chance of success. If you want advice or representation from an experienced spouse visa lawyer, call us today.
To contact one of our experts, ring us on 0330 133 7777, email us at enquiries@hallidayreeves.com or fill in our Contact Form.
