Spouse visa

David headed back to Northern Ireland on Wednesday so we were under the gun to finish putting the visa application package together.

It contains 37 documents comprising 135 pages. Wow. Being married to a British citizen doesn't carry much weight. We have to submit lots of documents showing that this isn't a sham marriage (I have photos from various holidays and from our wedding); that I will be living with him when I get there; that we have income and savings above a certain amount; that I can speak English; that David has a job; that David is legally divorced; and so on.

If the visa is awarded, it is good for 33 months, after which I can apply to extend it for 30 months. Wish me luck!