A refusal of a UK Spouse visa can feel devastating but it’s not the end of the road. Many refusals arise from issues that can be put right, such as missing documents, unclear financial evidence, or relationship proof that does not meet the Home Office’s expectations. The key is to respond calmly, understand the reasons […]
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When applying for a UK Spouse Visa, one of the most important requirements is to show that your relationship with your partner is both genuine and subsisting. In other words, the Home Office must be convinced that your relationship is real, ongoing and not formed simply for immigration purposes.
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The UK government has implemented measures to prevent sham marriages and civil partnerships used to circumvent immigration controls. The Marriage and Civil Partnership Referral and Investigation Scheme, introduced under the Immigration Act 2014, strengthens the process for identifying and investigating suspicious unions.
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As April 2025 approaches, significant potential changes in UK immigration policies are creating ripples of uncertainty, particularly around the financial requirements for family visas and increased salary thresholds for Skilled Worker visas. Last year, the UK government announced plans to raise salary thresholds in 2025 and paused a proposed increase in the financial threshold for family visas from £29,000 to £38,700. Meanwhile, the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) has been tasked with reviewing the financial requirements for the Family Visa route.