The unmarried partner visa is a category with a relatively high refusal rate namely due to the Home Office being unsatisfied that the couple’s relationship is genuine and subsisting. A common reason for refusal in this respect is the absence of cohabitation for at least two years.

Here is a successful case of an Unmarried Partner Visa (for the unmarried partner of a UK settled person) approval applied by Sincere Immigration. Our client had previously applied for the visa independently in which they explained their reasons for not living together however the application was refused with the sole basis for refusal being that the couple had not cohabitated together. After the refusal, the sought assistance from Sincere Immigration and we advised a fresh application with better evidence of the relationship and clear explanations for the limited length of cohabitation. Eventually, the client successfully obtained the unmarried partner visa.

Although the client had not continuously cohabited with their partner, after assessing the client’s documents and situation, their relationship itself exceeded two years. The Home Office historically required proof of two years cohabitation however the guidance has since been updated to vacate from this strict rule and instead accept that a relationship that had been subsisting for 2 years could qualify for unmarried partner visa. There should however be good reason for why the couple do not reside together.

Despite not living together, the couple had visited each other frequently in their respective homes and were essentially spending all their time together although not formally registered at one address.  We assisted the client in preparing supporting documents, which included numerous photos, travel records, personal statements from the couple as well as friends and family, and detailed explanations for not cohabiting. Within one month, we resubmitted the application. The visa was approved without requiring any additional documents.

With our guidance, professional advice and attention to detail, this couple were able to obtain the result they needed in order to continue their family life in the UK.

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