Thread: Visa for wifey to work in the UK

Originally Posted by NickA

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

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

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

Originally Posted by NickA

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

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

Originally Posted by 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.

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.

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.

Originally Posted by 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.

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.

Originally Posted by caller

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

tax code was sorted out quickly as well

no you can't have the email address

Originally Posted by mrsquirrel

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

Could you please just explain this

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

Originally Posted by caller

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

Look fuckwad,

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

Fuck off

Originally Posted by Mr Brown

Could you please just explain this

What I got told by a visa advisor. It used to be around 9k but was increased to I think 10,720 as the mininum amount.

I presume that is close to what you get on benefits over two years.

^Yep, it says you have to have (or earn) at least the equivalent of being on benefits. The exact amount would depend on situation.

OK simply

The wife has to be working for the amount of at least 11k a year with evidence of submitted applications for employment at this salary.

i.e. She aint gonna be employed picking peas for 2 pound an hour but getting a proper job

I've got it right?

^

nO

You have to be working for that amount.
Your wife's income doesn't come into the application process, as far as I am aware.

^ Thats easy

I think I read that the wifey cannot claim any benefits for two years. So hypothetically she can do fuck all if she wants as long as I can earn the dosh and she does not claim?

I could still claim for my son and other benefits could I?

Originally Posted by Mr Brown

I could still claim for my son and other benefits could I?

Yes..

Originally Posted by Mr Brown

I think I read that the wifey cannot claim any benefits for two years. So hypothetically she can do fuck all if she wants as long as I can earn the dosh and she does not claim?

If wifey works and pays NI contribututions at the end of two years if you stay longer and she gets sick or unemployed she gets access to benefits

pay your own way goddammit

Originally Posted by jim1176

pay your own way goddammit

eh???

Originally Posted by mrsquirrel

Originally Posted by Mr Brown

I think I read that the wifey cannot claim any benefits for two years. So hypothetically she can do fuck all if she wants as long as I can earn the dosh and she does not claim?

If wifey works and pays NI contribututions at the end of two years if you stay longer and she gets sick or unemployed she gets access to benefits

What benefits? Since when?

Originally Posted by caller

Yeah, apart from being a bit tetchy, the tree rodent is talking out of his jacksy!

When the wife arrives on a settlement visa, she has no recourse to public funds. If a child or step-child is involved, you can claim the child benefit that you are entitled to and nominate to have it paid into the wifes bank account - assuming your wife opens an account?

No-one will qualify for benefit after 2 years as such. I sort of know where red is coming from, but they would have to start working the day they arrived until precisely 24 months later (and tax years are important here). What is meant is that if the wife successfully applies for ILR after 2 years, she does have recourse to public funds. But any benefits will be means tested, so if you as the hubby are earning, but your missus is on a low wage, its unlikely she'd qualify.

Thats how I understood it. So you have to have ILR, which means £750ish plus life in uk test or Esol certificate, which is another £40 or £180.

Originally Posted by caller

Yeah, apart from being a bit tetchy, the tree rodent is talking out of his jacksy!

When the wife arrives on a settlement visa, she has no recourse to public funds. If a child or step-child is involved, you can claim the child benefit that you are entitled to and nominate to have it paid into the wifes bank account - assuming your wife opens an account?

No-one will qualify for benefit after 2 years as such. I sort of know where red is coming from, but they would have to start working the day they arrived until precisely 24 months later (and tax years are important here). What is meant is that if the wife successfully applies for ILR after 2 years, she does have recourse to public funds. But any benefits will be means tested, so if you as the hubby are earning, but your missus is on a low wage, its unlikely she'd qualify.

Seems it is you who cannot read.

Missus works for ~two years on her settlement visa (26 months now BTW). Pays NI contributions. for two years. Applies for ILR and is accepted.

She is then entitled to claim benefits if she isn't working, or is on the sick.

As long as she has paid those two years of contributions.

Not sure if she can make voluntary contributions or not to entitle her to benefits once the ILR is issued. She might well be able to.

You sir don't appear to know what you are talking about.

If you think otherwise. Quote it and prove it.



Bolded part again known to be wrong. Considering my missus's mate, who is now off on the sick, is being paid sick pay even with her husband making a decent salary.

Originally Posted by astasinim

Thats how I understood it. So you have to have ILR, which means £750ish plus life in uk test or Esol certificate, which is another £40 or £180.

One would presume that ,r Brown would realise that his visa was up after two years and have to apply for the ILR. Not like she is going to get benefits if she isn't in the country.


ESOL test - interesting thing that. Spent some time looking into it and there are ways around having to do a full course.
As long as they pass a speaking and listening test (skills for life) they can get a certificate for the ILR.

Couple of organisations around the UK doing one week crash courses in test material then getting people tested at the end of the week. ~200 quid