UK spouse visa experts wanted

eralc777 · #1 09-23-2009, 10:08 PM

I am about to apply for a spouse visa for my soon to be husband. I would love to talk to someone through PM, particularly someone who is currently going through this process who has done it and can offer advice. Just want to make sure Im not missing anything. Fingers crossed its successful!

Thanks

dalila05 · #2 09-23-2009, 10:44 PM

you can send me a message through pm if you want or saskia also!

Matilda · #3 09-23-2009, 11:56 PM

I haven't done it as I live here - in the DR - but have helped lots who have. Also I am the consular warden for the British Embassy for the south east so i do have some insight as to how the system works.

Matilda

dalila05 · #4 09-24-2009, 05:03 AM

eralc i did answer you in pm.more question dont hesitate.
i personally find england one of the more straight forward place to get a visa.
compare to canada or france where it take such a longtime.
you need to apply online,get an appointment,bring all the papers and finger crossed everything should be ok.

fiona77 · #5 10-08-2009, 12:35 AM

hi
im just about to start the visa process to bring my husband to the uk and am wondering if anyone can help i plan to fill all the forms out in the uk then at xmas when i go to dom rep take the forms and all the evidence with me and send it to santo domingo is this the best way and also as im taking the forms out can i still pay online or does it have to be applied for online really not sure what to do

sangria · #6 10-08-2009, 10:17 AM

Could someone clarify the steps so that we have this information for others to read instead of just by PM.

Thanks
Sangria

Matilda · #7 10-08-2009, 10:23 AM

1. You fill out the forms online and pay online.

2. At the same time you choose a date for an appointment at the embassy in Santo Domingo.

3. The person who wants the Visa goes to the embassy taking with him or her all of the supporting evidence and necessary paperwork. This would include (depending on type of visa required) passport, cedula, copies of both, bank statements, proof of employment, sponsors letter, copies of titulars for property etc etc.

4. Once the interview has been completed and the paperwork handed over, you then wait for decision from New York.

5. The person wanting the visa then returns to the Embassy to collect the passport with the visa in it (if lucky!!) or the passport and the reasons for denial letter.

matilda

sangria · #8 10-08-2009, 10:29 AM

Thanks Matilda!

Clear and concise as usual!

Sangria

clarkeyl · #9 10-08-2009, 04:38 PM

well with my husbands case he wasnt interview at all they made a decision on the evidence we provided and he was refused twice! so we fought in court and we won!!! hubby should be here before next month!!!

dalila05 · #10 10-09-2009, 08:12 AM

they dont do interview very often.
also when the consulate in st domingo received my husband passeport they did not bother to contact him.
when he went there from hato mayor,they told him they had nothing yet and he did need to wait for a phone call,i called straight away and in fact they had it since a few days.so not always well organised this consulate.