My employment details on uk spouse visa app

[killblues]

Hi all,  I’m currently helping my Thai wife apply for a spouse visa to join me in the uk permanently . 
 

One of the questions asks if I have a “confirmed offer of employment in the UK starting within 3 months of my return”. 
 

I don’t understand how to answer this as I’m already in the UK (I returned from Thailand 6 months ago) and have been working since August. I tried to put in the date that I started work but it requires a date in the future. 
 

Has anyone else had this issue and if so how did you answer or work around it ? 
 

Thanks 

[Doctor Tom]

Not sure how you answered the other questions on the form, but presumably you have told them that you were living out of the country, or at least given the impression on the form, that you are not in the UK,  which would prompt that question.  I guess that you need to complete the form as a UK resident  already living in the UK . 

[killblues]

4 minutes ago, Doctor Tom said:

Not sure how you answered the other questions on the form, but presumably you have told them that you were living out of the country, or at least given the impression on the form, that you are not in the UK,  which would prompt that question.  I guess that you need to complete the form as a UK resident  already living in the UK . 

Thanks , I did consider that possibility but have been back over the application and can’t see anything that would lead to that conclusion. I’ll check again though. 

[Doctor Tom]

1 minute ago, killblues said:

Thanks , I did consider that possibility but have been back over the application and can’t see anything that would lead to that conclusion. I’ll check again though. 

Have you recently filled in a Tax return, giving a Thai address? How about bank details or even some money transfer information, supporting your wife? Can't  think of anything else. 

[killblues]

21 minutes ago, Doctor Tom said:

Have you recently filled in a Tax return, giving a Thai address? How about bank details or even some money transfer information, supporting your wife? Can't  think of anything else. 

Nothing like that as far as I know. I was only in Thailand for 8 months and had no dealings with hmrc in that time other than the freedom to marry certification. I’ve been back over the application 3 times now and there’s nothing in the there that would lead them to believe Im not in the UK. In fact there are several answers that show that I AM in the uk! Seriously confused 🤪
 

 

[Doctor Tom]

21 minutes ago, killblues said:

Nothing like that as far as I know. I was only in Thailand for 8 months and had no dealings with hmrc in that time other than the freedom to marry certification. I’ve been back over the application 3 times now and there’s nothing in the there that would lead them to believe Im not in the UK. In fact there are several answers that show that I AM in the uk! Seriously confused 🤪
 

 

Me too. I hope you can get it sorted.   Perhaps contact a UK based Immigration specialist? 

[killblues]

15 minutes ago, Doctor Tom said:

Me too. I hope you can get it sorted.   Perhaps contact a UK based Immigration specialist? 

Thanks , I’ll do that if I can’t figure it out 👍 

[Tony M]

Just click "no".  I have no idea why the question is on the form (except when someone is returning from overseas employment to the the UK).  I have assisted in several "settlement" applications,, and answered "no" in all, with no problem. If you are concerned, then put your own explanantion in the section for extra information, and, at the same time, inform them that the  question serves no obvious purpose.  Don't worry about putting "no", as it can not be a reason to refuse the application.

[killblues]

9 minutes ago, Tony M said:

Just click "no".  I have no idea why the question is on the form (except when someone is returning from overseas employment to the the UK).  I have assisted in several "settlement" applications,, and answered "no" in all, with no problem. If you are concerned, then put your own explanantion in the section for extra information, and, at the same time, inform them that the  question serves no obvious purpose.  Don't worry about putting "no", as it can not be a reason to refuse the application.

Thanks , I’ll do that 👍

[Gumballl]

Not UK immigration related, but oftentimes when completing immigration forms, the queries ought to be answered from the perspective of the person seeking immigration, not the person (even if the spouse) assisting with completing the form.

[themongoose]

There are alot of questions on the online form which don't seem to make sense, or make assumptions that do not fit all cases.

 

When I did my wifes, it asked us if she had children in her home country (yes), to confirm their location (Thailand), to confirm if the child would travel with the parent (no), and then to confirm the date that th child would travel to the UK. The answer required a date, and there was no possible option to answer that they were not travelling. He was 17 and in full time education at the time, and had no intention of coming.

 

In the end we had to just put the same date as his mother and included on a cover letter stating that he wasn't coming as it was not his intention. Visa approved with no issues.

 

The best advice I can say is answer as the quesiton states, with a false answer if you have to, but make sure your proof with supporting documents is accurate to your current situation. And a cover letter is always a good idea.

[youreavinalaff]

18 hours ago, Gumballl said:

Not UK immigration related, but oftentimes when completing immigration forms, the queries ought to be answered from the perspective of the person seeking immigration, not the person (even if the spouse) assisting with completing the form.

Not in the case of the OP as he

is speaking about completing the sponsor part of the application.

[Bangkok Barry]

Is there anywhere on the form to add comments/additional information, where you could explain your position?

[brianthainess]

Good to hear someone can meet the Home office new wage threshold of 29k a year up from 18,600 a year, has that been implemented yet?

[brewsterbudgen]

1 hour ago, brianthainess said:

Good to hear someone can meet the Home office new wage threshold of 29k a year up from 18,600 a year, has that been implemented yet?

Not until "the Spring".

[brianthainess]

1 minute ago, brewsterbudgen said:

Not until "the Spring".

And then will the wife still be able to stay when it goes up if your income is below 29k a year? 

Stupid rule anyway, you could be earning that, and have a lot of financial commitments, while someone without those commitments could actually be better off, House, car, etc. (non smoker, drinker). already paid off.  

[GinBoy2]

On a hopefully cheery note

 

When you get through all the BS paperwork it'll be done.

 

No 90 day reports, no annual renewals, for all intents and purposes she will look just like you, without the vote of course

 

We did this several years ago for the US, and it's pretty standard for all Western countries to have you jump through flaming hoops of paperwork. But once it's done it done and you just lead a normal life

 

Good Luck