Financial Requirements Excemption Help

So does it not matter if my latest payday is after the letter has been written? as long as I get my December payslip certified on the day i get paid?

Ah, sorry - I misread that you needed the payslip verified too. In that case, if you can, I would wait until you have the December payslip to get the letter written, so that it can be verified in the letter.

would this be things like clothes, toys, days out etc?

I'm really not sure. I would just work out a figure of approximately how much you spend on your kids each month, and write it down. It's not going to affect the visa application in any way, so it doesn't really matter what figure you put down.

Ah, sorry - I misread that you needed the payslip verified too. In that case, if you can, I would wait until you have the December payslip to get the letter written so that it can be verified in the letter.

how does my employer verify my payslips in the letter? sorry if this is a stupid question. I know we have a stamp that says 'i verify this is a certified copy that I have seen'

This is my last question today I promise!

Thank you so much for your help. I'll start writing my sponsor letter and send that over in the next few days if that is okay? I want to get everything ready so all I have to do around Christmas is get my final bank statements showing December payday.

I'm so scared of him getting rejected for me not giving the right information

how does my employer verify my payslips in the letter? sorry if this is a stupid question. I know we have a stamp that says 'i verify this is a certified copy that I have seen'

They should list the following:
- date each payslip was issued and the period covered by each payslip
- exact pre-tax amount listed on each payslip
- date each payslip was deposited into your bank account
- an explanation of any discrepancies in payslip amounts/dates vs. amount/date deposited into account.

They should list the following:
- date each payslip was issued and the period covered by each payslip
- exact pre-tax amount listed on each payslip
- date each payslip was deposited into your bank account
- an explanation of any discrepancies in payslip amounts/dates vs. amount/date deposited into account.

Thank you! I will pass all this information on to my employer tomorrow, pending payday on the 21st.


I am in the process of writing a template letter for my landlord, (at her request to make sure all the information is present) However I am getting stuck with the wording.

If my landlord was to sign this in the next week or so, William would still be my Fiance, however, when applying I will be his wife. I'm at a loss at what to write here Do I write Fiance, and then a paragraph explaining that she understands we are getting married on 31.12.2018

So far I have:

<landlord>
<Address>
<Address>
<Postcode>

??.12.2018

To The Entry Clearance Officer, British Embassy

I <landlord> am the property owner and landlord of <address>. The property consists of 3 bedrooms, 1 living room, 1 dining room, and 1 conservatory, not including kitchens, halls, and bathrooms.

<sponsor> is the sole tenant living at this property, along with her two children age 6 & 8. <sponsor> has been a tenant at the property since <start date>.

<Sponsor> has always been a good tenant, has always paid her rent in full on or before required

I have no objection to <Applicant>, residing in the property, <address>, with his <Wife/Fiancee> <sponsor> once he has successfully completed the visa application process and has provided me with the relevant official visa documentation from the UK home office confirming he is legally able to live in the UK.

There are currently three persons living at the address, and there is more than adequate space for a fourth. Please also be notified that they will not break the Housing Overcrowding Act.

Should you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact me on *****

Yours Faithfully,

<Landlord>

Okay, that’s way too long and detailed for the landlord letter.

It just needs to say something like:

To The Entry Clearance Officer,

I <landlord> am the landlord of the 3-bedroom property at <address> and I confirm that <sponsor> has been living at this property, along with her two children since <start date>.

I am writing to confirm that I have no objection to <Applicant>, moving into the property, once he has received his UK settlement visa.

Yours Faithfully,

<Landlord>




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Thank you so much!!!!!!

Good Evening!!

Thank you for being so helpful so far, I really appreciate it.

I had a productive day at work, I managed to get backdated official payslips (the ones with the tearaway bits on the side) and a copy of my P60 woo! I also asked about my December payslip, and I can request an official copy on the day I receive it (19th December) So that means I don't need to get my payslips authorized now? woohoo!

Question:
I received a copy of my contact via email, does this need to be signed? (the one emailed wasn't, but HR have a signed copy) and if yes, does this need to have a wet signature, or would a photocopy of the contract from my HR file be ok?

Q:
Because we are applying as exempt to the financial requirement, does this make it less likely that the application will get accepted?

Q:
Regarding the application... my Fiance has started the application online (not submitted), and one of the questions he mentioned was 'where is your sponsor now?' he put in the UK, but could this be changed to 'visiting in the USA', if he was to submit when I was still in the USA?

Q:
The package that is sent... how is this bundled?...

currently, all my original documents are in a presentation folder, in separate wallets. Am I right in thinking that you just send them a big pile of paper?

also the barcode dividers I have seen mentioned... where can we access these from?

I have seen mentioned that only photocopies are being sent now... is this correct? Does this mean I can scan all my original documents and email them to him to print? or would it still be worthwhile to bring my originals to the US to get mailed?

Thank you as always  , as you can probably tell I am a worrier!

Good Evening!!

Thank you for being so helpful so far, I really appreciate it.

I had a productive day at work, I managed to get backdated official payslips (the ones with the tearaway bits on the side) and a copy of my P60 woo! I also asked about my December payslip, and I can request an official copy on the day I receive it (19th December) So that means I don't need to get my payslips authorized now? woohoo!

Question:
I received a copy of my contact via email, does this need to be signed? (the one emailed wasn't, but HR have a signed copy) and if yes, does this need to have a wet signature, or would a photocopy of the contract from my HR file be ok?

Q:
Because we are applying as exempt to the financial requirement, does this make it less likely that the application will get accepted?

Q:
Regarding the application... my Fiance has started the application online (not submitted), and one of the questions he mentioned was 'where is your sponsor now?' he put in the UK, but could this be changed to 'visiting in the USA', if he was to submit when I was still in the USA?

Q:
The package that is sent... how is this bundled?...

currently, all my original documents are in a presentation folder, in separate wallets. Am I right in thinking that you just send them a big pile of paper?

also the barcode dividers I have seen mentioned... where can we access these from?

I have seen mentioned that only photocopies are being sent now... is this correct? Does this mean I can scan all my original documents and email them to him to print? or would it still be worthwhile to bring my originals to the US to get mailed?

Thank you as always  , as you can probably tell I am a worrier!

Please could I have some help with these questions? Thank you 

Sorry, I thought someone else would have replied.

I had a productive day at work, I managed to get backdated official payslips (the ones with the tearaway bits on the side) and a copy of my P60 woo! I also asked about my December payslip, and I can request an official copy on the day I receive it (19th December) So that means I don't need to get my payslips authorized now? woohoo!

As long as they are all official ones, then no, they do not need to be authorised.

Question:
I received a copy of my contact via email, does this need to be signed? (the one emailed wasn't, but HR have a signed copy) and if yes, does this need to have a wet signature, or would a photocopy of the contract from my HR file be ok?

The contract is not a required document, but if you are sending it, it should have a signature on it.

Q:
Because we are applying as exempt to the financial requirement, does this make it less likely that the application will get accepted?

Nope - it just means you can meet the requirements under the old, easier rules instead of having to meet the new, more difficult rules.

Before July 2012, everyone had to meet the same 'adequate maintenance' requirement as you, and there was no minimum £18,600 requirement. However, the new rules introduced the £18,600 requirement, but they allowed people on certain benefits to be exempt from it and to still be allowed to use the old requirements.

Q:
Regarding the application... my Fiance has started the application online (not submitted), and one of the questions he mentioned was 'where is your sponsor now?' he put in the UK, but could this be changed to 'visiting in the USA', if he was to submit when I was still in the USA?

He should put where you are on the day that he submits the application... so if you will be in the USA with him on that date, then it needs to be changed.

Q:
The package that is sent... how is this bundled?...

currently, all my original documents are in a presentation folder, in separate wallets. Am I right in thinking that you just send them a big pile of paper?

also the barcode dividers I have seen mentioned... where can we access these from?

Just put everything in sensible piles and place in a padded envelope. Do not use folders, wallets or staples, as they need to be able to easily pick things out and scan them.  If you are using the VFS round trip shipping labels, then you will need to go to a UPS store to get a UPS envelope to ship it in.

Alternatively, there now also seems to be an option to scan your documents at home and upload them to UKVI.

The barcode separators are here:
https://www.vfsglobal.co.uk/us/en/vacs/supporting-documents

I have seen mentioned that only photocopies are being sent now... is this correct? Does this mean I can scan all my original documents and email them to him to print? or would it still be worthwhile to bring my originals to the US to get mailed?

It seems copies are now accepted, though there is still some contradictory information about it. I would recommend still bringing your documents with you, since you are going over to the US anyway, just in case. You can always copy/scan them while you are in the US.

At the moment people seem to be either:
- sending originals and copies
- sending only copies (we have had an approval sending only copies)
- uploading their documents to UKVI

Thank you for all your help so far!

I think we have more or less everything we need to apply on the first week in January!

My employer has drafted up a letter for me to check if it has all the information required, it reads:

Dear sir or madam,

This letter is to confirm that <me> is presently employed by <employer> as an <job title> on a permanent basis since <start date> working 23 hours per week.

<me> annual salary is <amount>

If you require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Sincerely

<name>
Head of HR

<wet signed>

I have noticed she has not included the date that my pay started, however I have this in letter form with my contact as a change of contact letter issued to myself. Would this be ok or should I ask her to amend the letter?


Also my documents list I have so far includes:

Sponsor documents
Sponsor letter <needs finalising after we marry>
Passport size photo
Passport photocopy

Sponsor financial documents;
Adequate maintenance calculation
Employer letter (to be issued Xmas eve)
Contract photocopy & changes to pay letters
June 25th > November 25th payslips (December issued 21st dec)
P60 2017/18
Bank statements (original posted) may 21st > November 21st (should receive December on 21st, the requesting partial from bank on 24th dec)
Savings account statements (will request on 24th, not sure if I should include this, as the money I have in there was received into my checking account in October, from the sale of my deceased fathers house, and I have no paperwork to prove this is where it came from as I was the last beneficiary, and I haven’t held the money long enough to count, but it does show why 25k went into my checking account and was transferred out to my savings the same day)
DLA claim letter
Housing benefit entitlement
Working and child tax credit entitlement
Child benefit entitlement

Accommodation documents:
Handwritten letter from landlord
Tenancy agreement
Council tax bill 2018/2019

Relationship:
One email from each year together 2014-2018
One hangout message from each year together 2014-2018
One Page of Skype messages 2015-2017 (I cant seem to export any messages or calls with new Skype)
2 pages of WhatsApp text 2016-2017
WhatsApp call screenshots (2015-2018)
Original boarding passes from each of my trips to the US
One image from each trip plus from wedding (after married) spread over 2 pages
Divorce certificate
Marriage certificate (once married)

Just need to figure of what he needs now, he’s under the impression he needs bank statements and payslips (I don’t think he does) am I right I’m thinking all he needs is
Applicant letter (with list of documents sent)
Printed application form
Appendix 2
Application receipt
Biometrics appointment
Biometrics receipt
Priority receipt
Return envelope
Original passport
All old original passports
Passport sized photograph
Divorce certificate

Thank you for all your help so far!

I think we have more or less everything we need to apply on the first week in January!

My employer has drafted up a letter for me to check if it has all the information required, it reads:

Dear sir or madam,

This letter is to confirm that <me> is presently employed by <employer> as an <job title> on a permanent basis since <start date> working 23 hours per week.

<me> annual salary is <amount>

If you require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Sincerely

<name>
Head of HR

<wet signed>

I have noticed she has not included the date that my pay started, however I have this in letter form with my contact as a change of contact letter issued to myself. Would this be ok or should I ask her to amend the letter?

It’s an absolute requirement that the letter must state how long you have been earning your current salary - because that date will determine which financial category you qualify under. The letter is mandatory and the contract is only optional, so they could refuse the visa if the letter does not state everything they specify.

I would have her amend the letter to show the salary start date.



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It’s an absolute requirement that the letter must state how long you have been earning your current salary - because that date will determine which financial category you qualify under. The letter is mandatory and the contract is only optional, so they could refuse the visa if the letter does not state everything they specify.

I would have her amend the letter to show the salary start date.


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Thank you! New employer letter has been issued, payday is this week so I should get my December payslip tomorrow, and then I can get my bank statement on Xmas eve!

so Approx 2 weeks until he applies. Can I double check that we have all the documents needed, and they are in the correct order etc? (red means he will get once he's submitted etc)

We are planning on sending just copies, but i am scanning originals before i leave, and taking originals with me also, just incase!

Application
Applicant letter
Printed application form
Appendix 2
Application receipt
Biometrics appointment
Biometrics receipt
Priority receipt
Return envelope

Applicant Documents
Original passport
All old original passports
Passport sized photograph

Sponsor documents
Sponsor letter (needs finalizing after we marry)
Passport size photo
Passport photocopy

Sponsor financial documents;
Adequate maintenance calculation
Employer letter
Contract
June > December payslips
P60
Bank statements (original posted) may 21st > November 21st (should receive December on 21st, the requesting partial from bank on 24th dec)

Savings account statements (will request on 24th, not sure if I should include this, as most of the money I have in there was received into my checking account in October (only 3K for over 6 months) from the sale of my deceased fathers house, and I have no paperwork to prove this is where it came from as I was the last beneficiary(just a bank transfer from the solicitor), and I haven’t held the money long enough to count, but it does show why 25k went into my checking account and was transferred out to my savings the same day) but wouldn't it look strange having a deposit of £25k from October and not mentioning it?

DLA claim letter
Housing benefit entitlement
Working and child tax credit entitlement
Child benefit entitlement

Accommodation documents:
Handwritten letter from landlord
Tenancy agreement
Council tax bill 2018/2019

Relationship:
One email from each year together 2014-2018
One hangout message from each year together 2014-2018
One Page of Skype messages 2015-2017 (I cant seem to export any messages or calls with new Skype)
2 pages of WhatsApp text 2016-2017
WhatsApp call screenshots (2015-2018)
Original boarding passes from each of my trips to the US Will add his when I get to the US next week
One image from each trip plus from the wedding (after married) spread over 2 pages
Divorce certificate
Marriage certificate will get 31/12/18

Thank you! New employer letter has been issued, payday is this week so I should get my December payslip tomorrow, and then I can get my bank statement on Xmas eve!

so Approx 2 weeks until he applies. Can I double check that we have all the documents needed, and they are in the correct order etc? (red means he will get once he's submitted etc)

We are planning on sending just copies, but i am scanning originals before i leave, and taking originals with me also, just incase!

Application
Applicant letter
Printed application form
Appendix 2
Application receipt
Biometrics appointment
Biometrics receipt
Priority receipt
Return envelope

Applicant Documents
Original passport
All old original passports
Passport sized photograph

Sponsor documents
Sponsor letter (needs finalizing after we marry)
Passport size photo
Passport photocopy

Sponsor financial documents;
Adequate maintenance calculation
Employer letter
Contract
June > December payslips
P60
Bank statements (original posted) may 21st > November 21st (should receive December on 21st, the requesting partial from bank on 24th dec)

Savings account statements (will request on 24th, not sure if I should include this, as most of the money I have in there was received into my checking account in October (only 3K for over 6 months) from the sale of my deceased fathers house, and I have no paperwork to prove this is where it came from as I was the last beneficiary(just a bank transfer from the solicitor), and I haven’t held the money long enough to count, but it does show why 25k went into my checking account and was transferred out to my savings the same day) but wouldn't it look strange having a deposit of £25k from October and not mentioning it?

DLA claim letter
Housing benefit entitlement
Working and child tax credit entitlement
Child benefit entitlement

Accommodation documents:
Handwritten letter from landlord
Tenancy agreement
Council tax bill 2018/2019

Relationship:
One email from each year together 2014-2018
One hangout message from each year together 2014-2018
One Page of Skype messages 2015-2017 (I cant seem to export any messages or calls with new Skype)
2 pages of WhatsApp text 2016-2017
WhatsApp call screenshots (2015-2018)
Original boarding passes from each of my trips to the US Will add his when I get to the US next week
One image from each trip plus from the wedding (after married) spread over 2 pages
Divorce certificate
Marriage certificate will get 31/12/18

I'm sorry to bump my post, but please could I have some feedback for this?

Okay, you don't need:
- Return envelope
- Passport size photo of sponsor

Savings account statements (will request on 24th, not sure if I should include this, as most of the money I have in there was received into my checking account in October (only 3K for over 6 months) from the sale of my deceased fathers house, and I have no paperwork to prove this is where it came from as I was the last beneficiary(just a bank transfer from the solicitor), and I haven’t held the money long enough to count, but it does show why 25k went into my checking account and was transferred out to my savings the same day) but wouldn't it look strange having a deposit of £25k from October and not mentioning it?

I would include the statements, and make a note in your contents/cover letter that this is where the money came from, but that you don't have paperwork for it.

Relationship:
One email from each year together 2014-2018
One hangout message from each year together 2014-2018

That doesn't seem enough. I would go for 6-12 of each per year, giving between 30 and 60 of each (assuming 5 years of messages).

Okay, you don't need:
- Return envelope
- Passport size photo of sponsor

I would include the statements, and make a note in your contents/cover letter that this is where the money came from, but that you don't have paperwork for it.

That doesn't seem enough. I would go for 6-12 of each per year, giving between 30 and 60 of each (assuming 5 years of messages).

Thankyou I Will add that to the sponsor letter.

RE Hangouts / Email communication, I don't have much more than that, as most of our communication is through Whatsapp /Skype. I have a page of screenshots of WhatsApp calls, and about 4 pages of WhatsApp messages, along with a page of Skype messages for each year (excluding this year as I can't export the chats now) But WhatsApp calls cover this period.

What would you recomend?