Spouse Visa Help

It looks like the Application Support Centers near me are opening on 7/13, which is great!

However, I'm still really anxious about how long the process will take... I think I read they are not currently offering and premium/expedited services, correct?

I worry that I'll have to hand over my passport for longer than the 12 weeks while my husband will need to fly over for his job. I'm curious what others on here would suggest? Should I fly over with him temporarily and then come back to the States in a few months to apply for my visa when I can potentially get the expedited service? We are trying to limit our time spent apart if possible, although I know it's tricky!

Honestly, best to plan to be apart for a few months.  Even on a good day, it’ll likely take a couple of months to process.  I wouldn’t risk coming as a visitor first.

I think you're probably right... I'm just hoping the backlog doesn't make the process more than 3 months!

Another quick question-- is there a rule for how long my husband would need to stay at his job once we arrive in the UK?

We would be applying for the financial option (B, I believe), where he would be starting a new job within 3 months of arriving. I'm just curious, once we get my visa approved and move over, does he need to stay in that job for a certain amount of time/the length of my visa? Or could he switch jobs during my visa?

Thanks!

Another quick question-- is there a rule for how long my husband would need to stay at his job once we arrive in the UK?

We would be applying for the financial option (B, I believe), where he would be starting a new job within 3 months of arriving. I'm just curious, once we get my visa approved and move over, does he need to stay in that job for a certain amount of time/the length of my visa? Or could he switch jobs during my visa?

Thanks!

No, he can switch jobs at any time after you have arrived in the UK, as long as you are able to meet the financial requirement again in 2.5 years for the next visa. For the next visa though, your income can count as well.


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