Hi I have herd that the uk spouse visa age will change from 18 to 21 I will really like to bring my spouse to the uk when I'm 18 I will turn 18 on the 15 December 2008 is there anyway that I can avoid this new law I am asking if it is allowed to send my documents off to the emmbassay 2 weeks before my 18 birthday.

Better start the process AFTER your 18th birthday as you may jeopardize your case.

Read here: UK Border Agency | What documents do I need to get married or enter a civil partnership in the United Kingdom? (http://www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk/visitingtheuk/gettingmarried/documents/)

Hi there, I just wanted to ask if I was to bring a spouse over fromm pakistan does he/she need to know the english language.
Actually I'm asasking cause have heard rumors reg this that the law would change in November and what other requirements are their in bring a spouse over.
Thank you

This new rule will be implemented from 29 November 2010

UK Border Agency | Migrants marrying UK citizens must now learn English (http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/newsarticles/2010/268071/15migrants-english-requirement)

Migrants marrying UK citizens must now learn English

09 June 2010

Compulsory English language tests will be introduced for non-European migrants applying to come to the UK to join or marry their settled partner, the UK government announced today.

From autumn 2010, they will need to demonstrate a basic command of English which allows them to cope with everyday life before they are granted a visa.

UK Border Agency | New English language testing for partners (http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/newsarticles/2010/july/50-english-test-partners)

New English language testing for partners

26 July 2010

In June 2010 the government announced plans to introduce compulsory English language tests for all non-European migrants applying to come to the UK to join or marry their settled partner.

Today the UK Border Agency announced that these plans will be implemented from 29 November 2010. From this date, any migrant who wants to enter or remain in the UK as the partner of a British citizen or a person settled here will need to show that they can speak and understand English, by taking an English language test with one of our approved test providers.

The new rules will apply to anyone applying as the husband, wife, civil partner, unmarried partner, same-sex partner, fiance(e) or proposed civil partner of a British citizen or a person settled in this country. They will be compulsory for people applying from within the UK as well as visa applicants from overseas.


More info:

New English language requirement for partners (http://www.ukvisas.gov.uk/en/aboutus/features/englishlanguagetestforpartners)



Approved English language tests for partners

16 August 2010

The UK Border Agency has today published a list of approved providers of English language tests for non-European migrants applying to come to the UK to join or marry their settled partner.

On 26 July, we announced that English language tests will be compulsory for these migrants from 29 November 2010.

From that date, any migrant who wants to enter or remain in the UK as the partner of a British citizen or a person settled here will need to show that they can speak and understand English, by taking an English language test with one of our approved test providers. The term 'partner' means husband, wife, civil partner, unmarried partner, same-sex partner, fiance(e) or proposed civil partner.

The tests will be compulsory for people applying from within the UK, and for visa applicants from overseas.

You can find the list of approved tests and providers under 'Related documents' on the right side of this page.

Update: 20 August 2010

The minimum standard that applicants will need to meet is in speaking and listening at level A1 of the Common European Framework of Reference. The list of approved tests and providers includes some tests above A1 level - this is because we will also accept tests in speaking and listening, or in speaking and listening with additional skills such as reading or writing, that are taken at a higher level with an approved test provider. We have made this decision to give people as wide a choice as possible, and to provide for people who:

* have already taken a test at a higher level with one of the approved test providers; or
* want to take a test at a higher level for work or study reasons.

UK Border Agency | Approved English language tests for partners (http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/newsarticles/2010/275292/46-english-test-partners)



List of approved English language tests for partners

http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/documents/partners-other-family/english-tests-partners.pdf

Hi I'm marriad from british citzen and I'm in uk for 3 monthes and my marriage is down so can she cancel my visa ( tow years visa ) . In case I left her or she divorce me . Thanks

Hi Sir,I read local paper in the britesh spouse visa updated on 9th July end the law is mention any british citizen in his or her account 18500 gpd for annual income.if having child so you have 22400 gpd annual income.it is right or when they appying,

Thanks
Kalpesh
Ahmedabad