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Head of Immigration at Truth Legal Solicitors, Louis MacWilliam, advises on how to make a successful spouse or partner visa application.

• 01m:50s – Louis explains who the nine-step guide is for and how to prepare the visa application.
• 03m:53s – Louis talks about immigration status, what to do if you’re here unlawfully or if you’ve overstayed your visa and whether it’s possible to switch into the spouse category from within the UK.
• 04m:44s – Louis explains the key legal requirements for making a spouse visa application.
• 09m:55s – Louis’ word of warning on photographs.
• 11m:20s – Louis talks about the financial requirements for a successful visa application.
• 14m:18s – Louis goes through the importance of employment income.
• 17m:43s – Louis discusses the mandatory documents that are required and the impact of incomplete documents.
• 18m:39s – Louis explains the English language requirement.
• 22m:50s – Louis then talks about how long the application takes to be decided.
• 29m:06s – Louis talks in detail about the biometric appointment.
• 30m:20s – Louis talks in detail about receiving your decision.
• 32m:40s – Louis explains what to do if your visa application is refused.
• 34m:02s – Louis talks about the pros and the cons of whether you should appeal or make a new visa application.
• 37m:35s – The most common reason for refusals and what you can do about them.

For expert immigration advice, please contact Truth Legal Solicitors www.truthlegal.com 

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