http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/policyandlaw/guidance/ecg/set/

The link above is a guide for what the "ECO" should look for in an application for the UK, Spouses/Families/Children. An important guide that is often overlooked and should also be read before setting out making an application.

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Links to the relevant parts of the Entry Clearance Guidance are, and have been for some time, provided in the pinned UK visas topics.

Your topic title is very confusing; this is the UKBA's guidance to British ECOs making decisions on UK visa applications.

You topic title gives the impression it's vital for all to read them, no matter which country they are applying to; they will be of no use to anyone applying, for example, for an American visa!

Indeed, all the information and plenty of advice is already given in 7by7's pinned topic.

I will close this to avoid any confusion.