Can I visit the UK while my UK marriage settlement visa application is pending?
I am a US Citizen and travel to the UK often (usually 1 week trips) to see my girlfriend (now Spouse) and visit our clients in London. Since getting married, we want to live in the UK (intention is for me to find a job there once the visa is approved and I have work authorization). Since I usually go to the UK every month with no visa as a visitor, I will need to make a trip or two while the settlement Visa is pending (I plan on keeping my passport while the visa is pending). Will this be allowed?
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Can I stay in UK while waiting for my spouse visa?
You can stay in the UK until you've been given a decision, as long as you applied before your last visa expired.Can I travel while waiting for settled status?
Under the new immigration application system, if you apply for further leave to remain or settlement through UK Visa and Citizenship Application Services, you will keep your passport throughout the application process.Can I travel while my visa is being processed?
You must not travel outside of the U.S. while the petition is pending. Leaving the country while USCIS is reviewing your petition will cause USCIS to consider your petition for a change of status to be abandoned.How long does a UK settlement visa take to process?
You should get a decision within 24 weeks once you attend your appointment at the visa application centre, if you are applying to settle in the UK as the spouse, partner or family member of someone who has British citizenship or is settled in the UK.Uk Visa Decision Waiting Time Application Outside The Uk Important Update For Everyone
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