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Just going to rearrange all your documents into the correct order (additions are in red):
Applicant's Documents- priority processing receipt (if using)
- return shipping label
- contents letter (listing visa type, date you want the vignette to start and a list of the documents in the package)
- full printed online application- completed VAF4a Appendix 2 form
- stamped Biometrics sheet
- US Passport
- previous passports-
1 passport photo ONLY
Sponsor's Documents- copy of photo page of his UK passport
- sponsor's letter of support for the visaFinancial Documents -Husband's 12 months of payslips and verification letter signed by Husband's former employer
-Husband's 12 months of Bank deposits and
verification letter that the full statements are true and correct (not just the payslip deposits) ONLY if they are printed from online banking -Husband's initial letter of new employment in UK (Started October 15th)
-Husband's contract of new employment including salary
Accommodation Documents- husband's original tenancy agreement-Letter from Husband's residence allowing me residence there
Relationship Documents-Certified copy of marriage certificate
- 1 or 2 photos MAX of you together-Print outs of flights to visit each other
-Pages of text correspondence dates through text message and facebook messenger -
3 pages MAX of each, no message content to be includedPhotocopiesOne question I have is if the VAF 4A form replaces the sponsor form since he's my spouse, or do I need that form as well??
The sponsorship form is not required for a spousal visa. It is only needed for exceptional circumstances visas where the applicant is completely financially and physically dependant on the sponsor (i.e. elderly parent or disabled adult child who cannot care for themselves and has no means of getting care in their home country).
The VAF4a Appendix 2 form is ALWAYS required, regardless of whether the sponsorship form is needed, because it's the second half of the application.
I also have a "cover letter" that my husband wrote and signed that I can include if necessary.
This MUST be included. It's mandatory and the visa can be refused without it.
It must outline how he meets each requirement of the visa (sponsor eligibility, financial requirement, UK accommodation and short history of the relationship).
Also, my husband has yet to receive his NIN number. He had the meeting last Thursday and they said it takes two weeks. Can I send his NIN appointment confirmation letter in replace (the VAF 4A form requires his NIN).
There's no need to include his NIN if he doesn't have one. Just leave it blank on the form.