Here is what you need to know:
Family members of Points Based System (PBS) visa holders can enter the UK on a PBS Dependant Visa. They can be children, a spouse or civil partner, unmarried or same-sex partner; You must have a visa under the Points Based System (PBS) to sponsor your family members. You may apply for visas for your Dependants at the same time that you apply for your own PBS visa; Applications must include documentation to evidence your claimed relationship with your dependants and all dependants need to meet certain requirements; The Dependants must also show that there is suffcient fund to maintain and accommodate themselves in the United Kingdom (UK);
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If you are the partner of a UK citizen, settled person or a person residing in the UK with limited leave to remain, you may apply for an unmarried partner visa to enable you to join your partner in the UK; This visa category is appropriate for civil partnerships and same-sex couples; Upon the completion of 5 years leave to remain as an Unmarried Partner you may apply for settlement (ILR) followed by British citizenship; The UKVI requirements include evidence of a genuine relationship, proof of sufficient finances and accommodations in the UK (including meeting minimum income requirements), a commitment to live together in the UK and knowledge of English language at a minimum level of A1;
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Your initial Spouse Visa is valid for 2 years and 9 months. If you have not applied for an extension before your visa expired, you may need to leave the UK or you become overstayer in the UK; You may apply for an extension of your Spouse Visa 3 months in advance and you must submit your application before your Spouse Visa expires; Requirements for a Spouse Visa extension include sufficient income, proof that you have been continuously living with your spouse in the UK, satisfying the English language requirement, satisfying the suitability requirements and showing the intention to permanently live with your spouse in the UK;
