[nl80]

Hi to anyone who has experience applying for the unmarried spouse visa..

So I know to apply for the unmarried spouse visa you have to show at least 2-4 documents per month (for the past 24 months) to prove "co-habitation"
We have some of these documents but mosty we just pay our bills then throw them away???

Has anyone had this type of visa approved showing other documentation eg: travel/flight confirmations or personal papers - photos, wedding invitations....any suggestions?

Thanks for your help!!

[getcarter]

Hi.

Wow man, you have a big task ahead, but it can be done-I know, i've done it:-)
I am happy to be able to give advice for you as when you want to be with your loved one, they ( the Brit home office) put so many barriers in place.
OK i'll try to be as clear as possible for you and hope it helps.

1.If you are trying for a leave to remain ( spouse visa) your partner MUST apply in His or Her country of origin...IMPORTANT.....Don't let any shark immigration lawyer convince you that you can apply here, you just can't full stop. You will end up loosing your fees to the Homeoffice and of course the lawyer.
2.Get together all documents you need ( Listed on the home office immigration website )
Any documents you don't have, or have lost, or do not come up to home office requirements (proof of earnings, address etc etc) can be 'replaced'
check out www.replacementdocuments.net
There are many sites offering these services, but again don't get burnt ( as i did) most of them are crap photoshop scans retouched, to easy to spot.
Of course you can't get your money back.
Take my advice, check out www.replacementdocuments.net, it's worth it and they are 100% spot on

[Visalogic IK]

For the unmarried partner visa you need to show documentation that covers 2 years prior to the application to show that you have been living together. Your British or EEA partner cannot be claiming public funds and must show enough money to maintain and accommodate you and themselves.

Documentation includes correspondence such as bills, tenancy/lease agreements, letters from the council / government bodies etc. All documentation must be in both your names so, for example, the mobile phone bill can be in your name, gas in your partner's, TV Licence in yours etc. You need 10 items to cover each place you lived at and they must be spread over the 2 years - beginning, middle and end.