I would like to tell you my story of how I managed to arrive here in the UK as a tier 2 dependant
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my name is RC and I'm a partner of a UK Filipino nurse
in terms of my own journey as a dependant of
visa holder I am a qualified nurse myself in the Philippines but I have limited clinical experience
after graduating as I pursued a different career back home so it took me three months
to find a job as I lack experience to pursue my nursing career
but in the end I found a job as a nursing assistant which I did for three years and then I was fortunate enough to be sponsored
by the hospital I'm working for and I obtained my nursing qualification in the UK by 2015
for those who are planning to join their spouses or partners here in the UK processes are being
kept up to date and are changing over time so it's still best to check with an expert
or reliable online resources like gov.uk or VFS global website if your status is different if
you are a dependant of a person who is settled here in the UK here are the steps
please note this is just a brief guide only
first read the guidance and eligibility requirements and know the type of visa you are applying for
so for the partners of a tier 2 visa holder it is a tier 2 dependant visa you need to apply under
second step is go to UK visas and immigration website
and this will prompt you to create an account and it will give you a reference number
you have to pay for the application fee of 650 pounds each person
and there is also this health surcharge which is 400 pounds per year
you then go to VFS global Philippines or whichever country you're applying from if you are outside the UK to apply
there are other miscellaneous fees included but most of them are listed via VFS website
next step is go to your local visa application center to complete your application together with your documents
you can have your documents scanned at the centre or you can have it scanned prior to your visit
you will also have your biometric details captured which also incurs a fee
some of the documents include proof of maintenance fund which is 630 pounds for dependants
and you must have it in your account for 90 days before applying
you must also attend a TB test clinic if you are a resident on the listed countries identified on visa guide
this includes the Philippines
criminal record certificate you need to prepare it as well proof of relationship or marriage certificate
your passport proof of where you'll be staying in the UK your partners COS details and their passport details as well
once your application is submitted you will receive an email update
and you can track your application and wait for the results you can either pick them up or have them sent to you by courier
so once you receive your decision you choose your date when to fly
and then once you in the UK you must collect your biometric card within 30 days
living in the UK as a couple or as a family is generally expensive
but being expensive or being frugal is a result of what you make of your own finances
in reality we both have to work here in the UK to live comfortably
we just need to prioritize and budget our spending
remember you have to save for your settlement application fees and citizenship application once you are eligible to apply
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