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melvbot

Accomodation wise for a start we would be at my parents house, as for cash if I had bucketloads I wouldn't be going there in the first place. My fathers quite happy to act as sponsor and provide evidence of funds.

mrsquirrel

National insurance number is as easy as calling up, getting the form sent, completing it and sending the marriage and visa evidence

Nothing more complicated than that.

caller

Must have changed in the last year or so then? When my wife applied, along with the many others that were applying at the same timem she was required to attend an interview at the Job Centre Plus - and not the local one - we had to travel a good few miles. She was then asked various questions, asked to provide some evidence she had been applying for work (which she had) and I have to confess, I intervened when needed. The guy was quite helpful, but no committment was made as to whether she would get the NiNo or not. The details the clerk took then had to be passed to a more senior officer to decide. About 2 weeks later the NiNo came through.

Now I could have pointed out that this was all a charade and she qualified, but I didn't want to do so. That would come later if needed. If it has changed, I'm sorry to hear that, I actually think it should be harder, but thats a different story and to do with the day job.

NickA

Having just done this meself I have to say that squirrel is right.

If you have a spousal visa then they just send some forms and you send them back with a copy of the visa.

melvbot

After what seems like a lifetime Im due to get a house sorted out. Im cracking on with the visa app and forgot about this TB test thing, I cant seem to find any info on it anymore, I may have referred to it in this thread but Im buggered if I can find it.

Little help?

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astasinim

I think your wife needs a certificate from a hospital to show she is all clear. It was introduced about four years ago, and im pretty sure its still in operation.

DrAndy

they often require you to turn up for an interview as well

pompeybloke

Just wanted to say good luck to you if you're definetely going back Melvbot. i understand the 'Thailand is shite' comment even if it was a bit tongue in cheek, but England's grim too. Alright for a visit, but going back permanently might just remind you of why you left. I was back there last month, and after a week couldn't wait to come back here.
Don't want to put a spanner in your plans but these are my thoughts, and if your reasoning is purely financial, I do understand.

On the positive front your kids will speak English well within 6 months, so I hear. Nick might elaborate on that. cheers

mrsquirrel

Then your folks write you a formal and informal letter of invitation to stay. Also get them to include a copy of the deeds or land register. Some photos of the house and so on.

The money required is somewhere arou 10,720 quid for the two year visa now. or an equivalant to this amount.

From what I gather that is what two years worth of Jobs Seekers looks like.

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melvbot

We were back there 2 or so years ago and with the wife and 1 kid at the time it was quite enjoyable, if I were going alone I'd agree with the shite part. Its not a definite plan or a forever thing, 2 years or so if we do go back. Im quite happy anywhere as long as the kids and mrs are OK.


We did this for the tourist visa when we went back a few years ago, shouldnt be an issue.

NickA

You can be sponsored for accommodation, include all the stuff squirrel put.

You cannot be sponsored financially, you need to show money or a job offer in your name.

melvbot

Hmmm, my dad owns a small company which he's about to retire from. Im, errr, going back to take it over for him?

NickA

^as long as you can get something in writing it'll be fine.

melvbot

He runs the local private dyslexia centre, could be an issue.

mrsquirrel

It was a case of call up, they asked what visa she had, told them, they said no problem, forms are on the way.
I forgot to put some copies in, they sent me a letter with 5 days saying I had forgotten, called them up and got an email address to scan and send the copies too.
NI number arrived a week later, NI card two weeks after that.

She just got her first weeks pay and is not impressed that's she has to pay NI.

caller

I would have thought she'd be more upset about the emergency tax she's paying, the NiNo contribution is minor!

Can I have the details of the email address you posted the scanned documents to? Seems a security risk to me and I'd like to check it out - for obvious reasons only original docs should be accepted that they scan and return, not the other way around.

Doesn't sound right to me.

mrsquirrel

tax code was sorted out quickly as well

no you can't have the email address

Mr Brown

Could you please just explain this

caller

Here's how to apply for a national insurance number, ignore anything the tree rodent has said!

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/MoneyTaxAndBenefits/BenefitsTaxCreditsAndOtherSupport/BeginnersGuideToBenefits/DG_10014073

mrsquirrel

Look fuckwad,

I've just been through the process for the missus.

Fuck off