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on November 11, 2022
Our client, a Pakistani national, was allowed to remain in the UK following a successful in-country spouse visa application.
A recently married couple sought Cranbrook Legal’s assistance for a spouse visa application. The couple had a relatively short relationship history, raising concerns about the genuineness of their relationship. The couple, of Pakistani origin, were introduced to each other through their respective families.
After a short period of courting each other, they informed their families that they were compatible with each other and were therefore happy to marry. Both culturally and religiously, they did not want to prolong their engagement period and decided to set the marriage date in the near future. The ceremony was small and intimate and attended by close friends and family.
The immigration team at Cranbrook Legal advised the couple that as part of the requirements for the application, they would need to demonstrate that the relationship was genuine.
We made clear to them that the Home Office would take into consideration the pre-marital relationship when processing the application. We advised them of the kinds of documents that could be provided to address the issue of the short pre-marital period, to guard against any allegation of a sham marriage or anything similar.
Our team worked closely with the couple to gather substantial evidence, including photographs, communication records, and testimonies from friends and family. We prepared a robust application that effectively demonstrated the authenticity of their relationship. We also reviewed the sponsor’s financial documents, which confirmed that he was earning in excess of £18,600. We also relied upon our client’s UK degree to save her from having to take the English language test.
Following receipt and review of all the documents, we prepared and submitted the application within seven days.
The spouse visa was granted after a period of seven weeks, allowing the couple to begin their married life in the UK.
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