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You can download this list of documents at https://www.visa-solutions.co.uk/naturalisation-as-a-british-citizen To subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC89cCl3OaUSKvokLCmcytMw?sub_confirmation=1 Referee Pages for Naturalisation as a British Citizen in the UK (source: UKVI) List of Professionals who can act as Referees for Naturalisation as a British Citizen in the UK (source: UKVI) Rules applied while considering excess absences from the UK during the Qualifying Period British Citizenship - Naturalisation Naturalisation is the process whereby a Non-British Citizen apply to the Home Secretary to be made British. British Nationality Act 1981, Section 41 is to be amended by the 2014 Immigration Bill so as made mandatory for anyone applying for British Citizenship to provide Biometric Information. Different rules apply for both Standard Naturalisation and Naturalisation of Spouses of British Citizen. Documents required: Applicant’s Current Passport(or attested full copy from post office) or EU ID Card or UK Driving Licence Any Expired/Cancelled Passports used in the last 5 years - For Non-EEA nationals Applicant’s two photographs - pasted on the referee pages (download referee pages under “Download Documents” page) Indefinite Leave to Remain Biometric Residence Permit or Permanent Residence document with UKVI letter confirming date of acquiring Permanent Residence Status, if available or Copy of letter confirming Settled status, if available Original Life in the UK Pass Certificate - book the test at https://www.gov.uk/life-in-the-uk-test UK Bachelors/Masters/Phd Award or Secure English Language Tests (SELTs) Certificate passed at least level B1 - see details at https://www.gov.uk/english-language Marriage Certificate, if married to a British National Full Copy(all pages including blank pages) of Partner’s British Passport, if married to a British National Information required: National Insurance Number Last 5 years addresses in the following format:  From: (DD-MM-YYYY) or (MM-YYYY) To: (DD-MM-YYYY) or (MM-YYYY) Address: Post Code: Details of the Applicant’s Parents: Father’s – Name, Town and Country of birth, Nationality and Date of birth Mother’s – Name and maiden name, Town and Country of birth, Nationality and Date of birth Details of the Applicant’s Spouse/Partner: Name and any other previous names  Town and Country of birth Nationality and Date of birth Present Address Date/Place of Marriage Date of Naturalisation and Citizenship Certificate Number (if Naturalised as British) ​ If previously married, date of Applicant’s Previous Spouse/Partner: Name and any other previous names  Town and Country of birth Nationality and Date of birth Present Address Date/Place of Marriage Date of Naturalisation and Citizenship Certificate Number (if Naturalised as British) First Referee details Title(Mr/Mrs/Ms/Miss, etc.) Given names Family name Gender Date of birth Addresses for last 3 years(starting with the current address) Phone number: Email address: Profession: Does your referee have a British passport? If yes, What is their passport number? How does the referee know the applicant? Second Referee details Title(Mr/Mrs/Ms/Miss, etc.) Given names Family name Gender Date of birth Addresses for last 3 years(starting with the current address) Phone number: Email address: Profession: Does your referee have a British passport? If yes, What is their passport number? How does the referee know the applicant? Applicant's Employment History for the last 10 years in the following format: From To Occupation Employer’s Name Employer’s Address List Absences from the UK in the last 5 years(or in the last 3 years, if married to a British National) in the following format: Country Visited Reason (Holiday, Business, Visiting Relatives) Date of Departure from the UK (DD-MM-YY) Date of return to the UK (DD-MM-YY) Number of days* Total number of days absent [Enter whole days’ absences only. Do not include the day you left the UK or returned to the UK. For example, if you were absent from the UK between 1 January 2014 and 31 January 2014, enter 29 days (2 January to 30 January inclusive)]._ _____________ Only for EEA Nationals Proof of residence in the UK from the date of acquiring Permanent Residence or Settled Status upto the date of application. Items of correspondence from 6 different sources as below (monthly items - 4 documents per year spread across the year, all documents which are quarterly, half-yearly and yearly) addressed to the Applicant, examples below: (online statements can be printed) Bank statements/letters Council Tax Bill NHS letters, HMRC letters, TV licence DVLA letters Telephone Bills/Statements Water rates bills/statements Internet bills Tenancy Agreement Any online purchase invoices, like ebay invoices, amazon invoices, etc.

You can view this blog post at https://www.visa-solutions.co.uk/post/what-is-the-difference-between-a-uk-fianc%C3%A9-visa-and-a-uk-spouse-partner-visa To subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC89cCl3OaUSKvokLCmcytMw?sub_confirmation=1 A. Marriage Visitor Visa: Sometimes, applicants confuse the Fiancé visa with the Marriage visitor visa. The Marriage visitor visa is only for Non EEA/EU nationals (from 1st January 2021-for everyone, except British Nationals/Settled Persons) to come to the UK get married and then leave the UK, it is very similar to a UK Tourist/Visitor visa which would be give the Applicant and his/her partner a maximum of six months entry in the UK, during which they are expected to get married in the UK and then return to their home countries. They would just be visiting the UK to get married, hence it is called as the Marriage "Visitor Visa". B. Fiancé / Partner of EEA or European nationals Firstly, please note that there is no provision in the UK Immigration Rules or the EEA Regulations or the EU Settlement Scheme for a Fiancé visa for the partners of an EEA or European nationals, hence, if you are the partner of EEA or European nationals, you only have the below two options: (with only one exception as discussed in point (iii) below) (i) Spouse visa - Pre Settled status as a Family Member - if you both are married or registered as Civil partners, for the list of document required, click here (ii) Unmarried Partner visa(called as "Durable Partner Visa") - you can only apply for Pre Settled status as an Extended Family member, for the list of document required, click here since there are some loopholes in the EU Settlement Scheme, hence you will have to first apply for a Residence Card as a Durable Partner under the EEA Regulations latest by 31 December 2020, and then latest by 30th June 2021, you should apply for Pre Settled status as a Durable Partner under the EU Settlement Scheme For the application to be successful, the couple has to prove that they have lived together for at least a period of 2 years immediately before the date of application. Further, considering the fact that the Brexit transition period is due to end on 31st December 2020, please note that the if you are planning to apply after 31st December 2020, the period of 2 years of cohabitation should have been completed on or before 31 December 2020. The 2 years of Cohabitation(along with Cohabitation evidence, click here for examples) should be completed anytime upto latest by 31st December 2020(end of Brexit Transition period). If you will be short of the minimum 2 years Cohabitation by 31 December 2020, then, the applicant may have to apply under the British Immigration rules, the new rules will be declared before 31 December 2020, we anticipate that the rules would be very similar to paragraph C below and would involved considerable UK Government fees to be paid. (iii) Fiancé visa: If the Sponsor(EEA or EU national) has already obtained either Settled Status or Permanent Residence or Indefinite leave to remain or a British Passport, only then his/her partner can apply as a Fiancé under the British Immigration rules as discussed below in paragraph C, please note that there are considerable amounts of UK Government fees involved in this application, in the range of about GBP 1523(processing time: 60 days) to GBP 2096(processing time: 6 weeks), depending upon the type of service chosen. C. Fiancé / Partner of British Citizens or Settled Persons (Settled Persons are those who have Settled Status or Permanent Residence or Indefinite leave to remain in the UK) (a) Fiancé visa: is given for 6 months the applicant does not have a right to work in the UK when he or she is on a Fiancé visa the applicant does not have a right to access any UK Government NHS medical services when he or she is on a Fiancé visa couple are expected to get married in the UK within those 6 months and then apply for a Partner visa this visa usually cannot be extended unless the applicant is able to prove as to the why the wedding could not take place during the 6 months of the Fiancé visa and it has to be a reasonable excuse and with some proof. If the UKVI is satisfied you will be given a further 6 months, however, you will have to pay the visa fees again when you file for visa extension application. the time spent in the UK on this visa does not count towards the 5 years to qualify for Indefinite Leave to remain in the UK the chances of success would mainly depend upon the proof of relationship, any wedding arrangements already made, etc. click here for detailed information and list of documents required for the Fiancé visa (b) Partner visa: Partner visa refers to either Spouse visa or Unmarried Partner visa or Civil Partner visa please click here for detailed information

List of documents required to file a United Kingdom (UK) Parent Visa application from within the UK, if the Child’s both Parents are in a relationship and where both parents are not in a relationship Link to the website page and to download the list https://www.visa-solutions.co.uk/uk-parent-visa To subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC89cCl3OaUSKvokLCmcytMw?sub_confirmation=1 Parent of a British Child/Settled Child/ Continuous 7 years UK resident child You can apply under this category if you are a national of a country outside the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland and are the Parent of a British Child or Settled Child or Child who has lived in the UK for a continuous period of 7 years and it would be unreasonable for the child to live outside the UK You wish to come to the UK or continue to live in the UK to fulfil your shared or sole parental responsibility over the child. You wish to come to the UK then you need to meet the financial requirement You may or may not be married to the other parent. If you are in a relationship with the other parent, then you both may have a shared responsibility for the upbringing of the child. If you are applying from within the UK, you do not need to have a valid leave to remain in the UK, you may be an individual whose leave has expired and you may have overstayed in the UK or you have entered the UK illegally. This visa can be applied either from within the UK or from outside the UK. In order to apply, the following requirements must be met: Child must be: a British Citizen, or Settled in the UK (Indefinite Leave to Remain or Permanent Residence holder), or have lived in the UK for a continuous period of 7 years, if you are applying from within the UK Sole or Shared Responsibility Requirements: ​ If you and the other parent of the child are partners living in the UK along with the child, then: You should get a declaration signed by the other parent describing the role you take in the upbringing of the child and you should also get a letter from a medical professional (such as the midwife, health visitor nurse, GP, etc.) confirming that they have seen you take an active role in the upbringing of the child and you should also get documents addressed to you, the other parent and the child at the same address confirming that you all are living together('cohabiting') as a family unit, click here to see Cohabitation documents. ​​ If the child lives with you in the UK and you are not in a relationship with the other parent of the child, ​then: You should get a declaration signed by the other parent describing the role you take in the upbringing of the child and you should also get a letter from a medical professional (such as the midwife, health visitor nurse, GP, etc.) confirming that they have seen you take an active role in the upbringing of the child and you should also get documents addressed to you and the child at the same address confirming that you both are living together ('cohabiting) as a family unit, click here to see Cohabitation documents. ​ Age Requirement - You must be over 18 years of age and your child must be under 18 years of age on the date of application You do not have to meet the Financial Requirement, English Language Requirement, Accommodation requirement if you are applying from within the UK. "Access to the Child" Requirement: You should have a mutual agreement with the Child's other parent that you have shared responsibility for the child or You should have a court order granting you access to the Child or You should have the sole responsibility for the child, since the other parent has abandoned the relationship with the child. Relationship and Active role in Upbringing Requirement: You must be the biological parent of the Child. Your relationship must be evidenced with a Birth Certificate or an equivalent document from relevant Government records of Births You should play an active role in the upbringing of the child, either in the form of living and take care of the daily needs of the child or living separately from the child but having access rights and taking part in the major decisions(such as education, health, etc.) in the child's life jointly with the other parent and having regular contact with the child. The Home Office may ask to produce a DNA test certificate to prove the relationship, as heard from the experience of other representative. In all the cases, that we have represented till date, our clients have never been asked to produce a DNA test certificate. Dependants on Parent Visa: You can also include your children who are under 18 years of age, to accompany you as your dependants on your Parent visa. Where to apply from: You can apply from within the UK or from outside the UK Anyone who is physically present in the UK can file from within the UK​, with or without any leave to remain in the UK

List of documents required to file a United Kingdom (UK) Spouse or Civil Partner or Unmarried Partner or Fiance visa from Overseas (outside the UK) - (Part 1 of 3) Download this list at: https://www.visa-solutions.co.uk/documents-partner-visa-overseas To subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC89cCl3OaUSKvokLCmcytMw?sub_confirmation=1 Main documents: Applicant’s current passport - submit outside UK_ (if filed from USA, passport is to be couriered to UKVI Sheffield) Full Copy of Sponsor’s current British Passport(all 36/42 pages) Statement from the Applicant detailing their relationship Statement from the Sponsor detailing their relationship English Language: (check https://www.gov.uk/uk-family-visa/knowledge-of-english ) English Language test pass certificate – at least level A1, or pass any higher level upto B1, so that it can be used for extension and/or Settlement, even if the Certificate is expired -- Link to book the IELTS Life Skills test at https://www.ielts.org/book-a-test/find-a-test-location Accommodation: Land Registry or Tenancy Agreement Council Tax bill Monthly costs of housing, such as a Mortgage Statement if property is owned by either the Sponsor or the Applicant or jointly (If the property is not owned or rented by the Applicant or the Sponsor or jointly, then a letter from the individual/s who own or rent the property confirming that they are happy for the Sponsor, the Applicant and their children's(if any) to live in their property and a copy of their ID document such as Passport or Driving Licence, etc.) List of people living in the Property - Name, Age, Relationship to Applicant, Relationship to Sponsor Tuberculosis (TB) Test: (check: https://www.gov.uk/tb-test-visa ) TB test certificate issued within 6 months from the date of application Previous Relationships: Divorce Certificates - evidencing that any previous marriages are dissolved or Death Certificate if former spouse has died Current Relationship: (below are some of the examples, you can give any similar documents that may support in proving that the relationship is genuine and continuing on the date of application) Etickets of travels and Hotel bookings -- spent time together - upto maximum last 2 years Pictures of relationship (about 20 pictures maximum, about 4 for every event), preferably with the Couple and other people together, to evidence that the couple are public with their relationship Any evidence to prove that you both were studying in the same university campus or working for the same employer, etc. at the same time, if applicable Social Media (Facebook, Whatsapp, Text, Viber, Skype, etc.) chat messages printout - every month 1 page - upto maximum last 2 years Emails - every month 1 page/1 email - upto maximum last 2 years Bank statements evidencing Money transfers to each other Documents evidencing any joint liability, such as a Joint Credit Card, Joint Mortgage, etc. Life insurance documents or Wills evidencing that the Applicant and the Sponsor are beneficiaries of each others assets, etc. For Spouse visa or Civil Partner visa - required/compulsory Marriage Certificate or Civil Partnership Certificate ​ For Unmarried Partner visa - required/compulsory Cohabitation evidence for last 2 years is required (for Spouse/Fiance visa, it is not required, but available, it should be submitted as it will help to prove that the relationship is genuine and continuing on the date of application) Items/Documents of correspondence from 6 different sources each for the Applicant and the Sponsor The Documents should be spread across last 2 years from the date of application (monthly items - at least 4 documents per year spread across the year, all of the documents which are quarterly, half-yearly and yearly, online statements with the name and address of the Applicant/Sponsor or both can be printed) addressed to the Applicant or the Sponsor or joint documents addressed to both, examples below: Bank statements/letters Council Tax Bill NHS letters, HMRC letters, TV licence DVLA letters Telephone Bills/Statements Water rates bills/statements Internet bills Tenancy Agreement Any online purchase invoices, like ebay invoices, amazon invoices, etc. For Fiance visa - some Evidence that the Wedding ceremony is scheduled is helpful, though not compulsory (it can be from any/all of the below examples or you can give any similar documents that may support in proving that the Wedding is scheduled to happen at a future date) Evidence that the Wedding ceremony is already booked, such as booking receipt/email from the Registrar, Church, etc. Receipts of any expenses incurred for the Wedding, such as the Wedding venue Booking, Reception Party booking Ring receipts Receipts of both the Applicant and Sponsor’s dresses/clothes to be worn at the wedding Save the date cards, etc.

List of documents required to file a United Kingdom (UK) Spouse or Civil Partner or Unmarried Partner or Fiance visa from Overseas(outside the UK) - (Part 2 of 3) Download this list at: https://www.visa-solutions.co.uk/documents-partner-visa-overseas To subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC89cCl3OaUSKvokLCmcytMw?sub_confirmation=1 Financial Requirement: Option 1. Salary from UK employment Payslips for last 6 months, last one dated within 1 calendar month from the date of application Corresponding last 6 months Bank statements(either posted or stamped by the bank or with an accompanying letter from the bank) showing the above 6 salary entries A letter from the employer(s) who issued the payslips confirming - (i) the person’s employment and gross annual salary; (ii) the length of their employment; (iii) the period over which they have been or were paid the level of salary relied upon in the application; and (iv) the type of employment (permanent, fixed-term contract or agency). Option 2. Self Employment income For example if Financial year is ending May 2018, i.e. the 12 months would could from April 2017 to May 2018 and these documents can be used to file the application upto May 2019. All of the following must be provided: (i) Company Tax Return CT600 (a copy or print-out) for the last full financial year and evidence this has been filed with HMRC, such as electronic or written acknowledgment from HMRC. (ii) Evidence of registration with the Registrar of Companies at Companies House. (iii) If the company is required to produce annual audited accounts, such accounts for the last full financial year. (iv) If the company is not required to produce annual audited accounts, unaudited accounts for the last full financial year and an accountant’s certificate of confirmation, from an accountant who is a member of a UK Recognized Supervisory Body (as defined in the Companies Act 2006) or who is a member of the Institute of Financial Accountants. (v) Corporate/business bank statements covering the same 12-month period as the Company Tax Return CT600. (vi) A current Appointment Report from Companies House. (vii) One of the following documents must also be provided: (1) A certificate of VAT registration and the VAT return for the last full financial year (a copy or print-out) confirming the VAT registration number, if turnover is in excess of £79,000 or was in excess of the threshold which applied during the last full financial year. (2) Proof of ownership or lease of business premises. (3) Original proof of registration with HMRC as an employer for the purposes of PAYE and National Insurance, proof of PAYE reference number and Accounts Office reference number. This evidence may be in the form of a certified copy of the documentation issued by HMRC. (c) Where the person is either listed as a director of the company, or is an employee of the company, or both, and receives a salary from the company, all of the following documents must also be provided: (i) Payslips and P60 (if issued) covering the same period as the Company Tax Return CT600. (ii) Personal bank statements covering the same 12-month period as the Company Tax Return CT600 showing that the salary as a director or employee of the company (or both) was paid into an account in the name of the person or in the name of the person and their partner jointly. (d) Where the person receives dividends from the company, all of the following documents must also be provided: (i) Dividend vouchers for all dividends declared in favour of the person during or in respect of the period covered by the Company Tax Return CT600 showing the company’s and the person’s details with the person’s net dividend amount. (ii) Personal bank statement(s) showing that those dividends were paid into an account in the name of the person or in the name of the person and their partner jointly. (e) For the purposes of paragraph 19(a), evidence of ongoing employment as a director or other employee of the company or of ongoing receipt of dividend income from the company must be provided. This evidence may include payslips (or dividend vouchers) and personal bank statements showing that, in the period since the latest 12-month period covered by the Company Tax Return CT600, the person’s salary as a director or employee of the company (or both) (or dividend income from the company) was paid into an account in the name of the person or in the name of the person and their partner jointly. Alternative evidence may include evidence of ongoing payment of business rates, business-related insurance premiums or employer National Insurance contributions in relation to the company.

List of documents required to file a United Kingdom (UK) Spouse or Civil Partner or Unmarried Partner or Fiance visa from Overseas(outside the UK) - (Part 3 of 3) Download this list at: https://www.visa-solutions.co.uk/documents-partner-visa-overseas To subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC89cCl3OaUSKvokLCmcytMw?sub_confirmation=1 __________ Option 3. Savings Last 6 months Bank account statements showing the savings held in the name of the Sponsor or Applicant or Jointly (plus an English translation if not in English) from any bank in the world, (Check: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/immigration-rules/immigration-rules-appendix-p-lists-of-financial-institutions ) Letter from Bank to confirm the amount held, period the funds are held and the name of the account holder/beneficiary (plus an English translation if not in English) Option 4. Outside UK employment plus UK Job Offer, satisfy both A and B below In respect of Sponsor’s salaried employment outside of the UK, Payslips for last 6 months Corresponding last 6 months Bank statements showing the above 6 salaries A letter from the employer(s) who issued the payslips confirming (i) the person’s employment and gross annual salary; (ii) the length of their employment; (iii) the period over which they have been or were paid the level of salary relied upon in the application; and (iv) the type of employment (permanent, fixed-term contract or agency). In respect of a job offer in the UK for an applicant’s partner returning to salaried employment in the UK, a letter from the employer must be provided: (a) confirming the job offer, the gross annual salary and the starting date of the employment which must be within 3 months of the applicant’s partner’s return to the UK; or (b) enclosing a signed contract of employment, which must have a starting date within 3 months of the applicant’s partner’s return to the UK. Any shortfall in Income (below the financial requirement, check https://www.gov.uk/uk-family-visa/proof-income ) may be supplemented by cash savings, following documents required:- Savings Last 6 months Bank/Investment account statements showing the savings held in the name of the applicant or Sponsor or jointly in both their names, anywhere in the world. Letter from Bank to confirm the amount held, period the funds are held and the name of the account holder/beneficiary.

List of documents and information required to file Sponsor Licence Application for a UK Employer to apply for Tier 2 (General) Sponsor Licence - (Part 1 of 2) Download this list at: https://www.visa-solutions.co.uk/docs-list-tier-2-general-sponsor-li To subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC89cCl3OaUSKvokLCmcytMw?sub_confirmation=1 For applying for Sponsor Licence for the UK Employer, please provide at least four documents from the below list and all the information below: Documents required a certificate of VAT registration Current Financial Report or Audited Annual Report with the name of the Accountant clearly shown. The Accountant should be a member of an Accredited Accounting Body (CIMA, CIPFA, ACCA, ACA etc). Evidence of Registration with HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) as an employer to pay PAYE & National Insurance. Provide proof of PAYE Reference Number & Accounts Office Reference Number. (Evidence of registration must be original or certified copies of documentation issued by HMRC only) Latest Notice to file a Company Tax Return - CT603 & Company Tax Return - CT600 (Both parts must be supplied). Certificate of VAT registration; and/or latest VAT return confirming VAT registration number if turnover in excess of £85,000. Latest Corporate/Business Bank Statement and/or a letter from your Bank setting out the dealings it has had with you, including the nature and duration of its dealings. Please note that if both documents are submitted, this will only count as one document Proof of ownership or lease of your business premises. If you send a copy of your lease agreement it must be signed by all parties concerned. If you are required to be registered with and/or inspected/monitored by a regulatory body to operate lawfully in the UK, UKVI will need to check that you are registered and to see your last inspection report where appropriate. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ​ ​ ​ Information required you must provide the information below (as well as the documents from the following tables) or your application will be rejected. Tell us: • why are you applying for a sponsor licence • what sector you operate in • what are your opening/operating hours You must provide an up to date hierarchy chart detailing any owner, director and board members. If your business has 50 employees or fewer, you must list all employees and set out the names and titles of all staff. Tell us about the jobs you wish to fill and for which you intend to assign a certificate of sponsorship (CoS). Include the following information for each job: • job title and Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) code • duties • where the job sits on the hierarchy chart referred to above • minimum salary you would guarantee if the job were vacant today • skill, experience and qualifications required You must indicate which jobs are currently vacant and for which you intend to assign a CoS. If you have already identified someone that you wish to employ via the sponsorship system, you should provide evidence of how you identified this person. If you identified this person as a result of a recruitment process, you should include copies of advertisements placed to recruit for the job, details of any applicants and why they were not suitable for the job. You should confirm whether the person is already working for you. If you have not advertised the job and the migrant is not currently working for you, you should confirm how you identified that this person was the most suitable for the job. If you have already identified a person, including if they are a migrant already working for you, and intend to assign a CoS to them, you should provide the following details of the person: • full name • date of birth • nationality • current immigration status • current job title and duties • 3 monthly payslips, if applicable