Uk Spouse Visa & Issue Of Biometric Card

[10120]

Hope one of you can advise on this.

We got UK spouse visa, issued for initial 33 months validity. But surprised to see that this visa STILL says 'no recourse to public funds etc'.

1. Can spouse work shortly after arrival in UK?

2. After arrival in the UK, do we need biometric card at this stage and if yes, how do we go about applying for this? The UK website is useful but does not tell you how to make an initial application, bearing in mind that biometrics were taken in BKK.

3. My understanding is that spouse needs an N.I. number. Do we have to trudge to a jobcentre to apply for that or is there an easier way?

Thanks as always.

[7by7]

She cannot receive public funds until she has Indefinite Leave to Remain; which will be after she has lived in the UK for at least 5 years.

You can claim any and all public funds to which you are entitled, but cannot claim any extra due to her living with you.

The exception is tax credits, which have to be claimed jointly by husband and wife, so she can, indeed must, be included in any claim you may make for these.

Yes, as she entered as a spouse she can work immediately.

She does not need a biometric residence card until she extends her leave to remain in 30 months time. After she has submitted her application she will be sent a letter asking her to make an appointment to obtain one.

She doesn't need an NI number unless she wants to work or you will be including her on a tax credits claim.

For how to get one, see here.

Edited May 3, 2013 by 7by7

[10120]

Thanks for the response. Answers all perfectly.

[10120]

Just to clarify a minor point.

Registering with an NHS Doctor and receiving (Gov't funded) medical advice is not classified as receiving public funds is it?

[7by7]

No.

As she entered the UK for a 'settled purpose' she is classed as a resident as far as access to the NHS is concerned and so entitled to all NHS services.

[englishinsiam]

We are about to apply for ILR using the FLR M form as my wife entered under the old rules.

We obviously count Tax Credits as part of our income however does this go against us in the Maintenance section for not needing public funds?

Edited May 20, 2013 by englishinsiam

[7by7]

If she is applying for Indefinite Leave to Remain then she uses form SET(M) not FLR(M), which is for Further Leave to Remain.

You are allowed to claim tax credits, assuming you qualify for them, and as they must be claimed jointly by a married couple then not only can she be included in the claim; she must be!

[englishinsiam]

If she is applying for Indefinite Leave to Remain then she uses form SET(M) not FLR(M), which is for Further Leave to Remain.

You are allowed to claim tax credits, assuming you qualify for them, and as they must be claimed jointly by a married couple then not only can she be included in the claim; she must be!

Thanks I had a feeling it was but everytime you click the link for the old rules it takes you to the FLR M visa page.

It must be a bug in the UKBA website.

Here goes we have booked for 17th June £1424 fee thank you very much....

[malct]

Good Luck englishinsiam.

Regarding tax credits, I am totally lost with these having worked for 30 years full time and now only doing part time work between 16 and 20 hours a week, The people at the job center say that i need to be working 24 hours a week to claim anything, but i would have thought someone on minimal wage and hours would get something, But that's life in the UK i guess.

Malc

[madmin]

Hi bud, just put our form in for ILR on old rules, right answer 1 your spouse can work as soon as you get ni number just ring the job centre they wil send a form

Answer 2, you won't need biometric done until you apply for next visa they will then send you a form just take along to post office you can look on website for the one in your area no appointment necessary but avoid Mondays and Saturdays they say as busy you just join the que cost just under £20

[englishinsiam]

She got her ILR Thanks for the pointers 7x7.

If this helps anyone else I submitted my self assessment that showed earnings of £8,000 pa after all deductions and she was granted it the same day.

Docs submitted

Marriage certificate

My divorce cert

Self cert

3 months bank statement

Passports

Proof of address

Rental tenancy agreement

3 months rental statements confirming up to date on rent.

That was all and it took a little over 2 hours to get the decision. weird thing is though she had to do her biometrics again even though they were done in Bangkok twice.

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