Unmarried Partner Visa Lawyer Manchester | UK Cohabitation Visa Solicitors
💕 Manchester's Unmarried Partner Visa Specialists
Need expert help with your UK unmarried partner visa? Our experienced unmarried partner visa lawyers in Manchester specialise in cohabitation visas, serving couples in Manchester, Levenshulme, and Longsight with professional partner visa legal support.
As leading unmarried partner visa lawyers in Manchester, MCR Solicitors provides expert legal assistance for UK cohabitation visa applications. Our UK partner visa solicitors understand the complex relationship requirements for unmarried partner visas and help couples navigate the immigration process successfully.
Conveniently located in Manchester with easy access from Levenshulme and Longsight, our immigration lawyers have successfully helped numerous unmarried couples obtain UK visas and achieve family reunification.
💑 Unmarried Partner Visa Key Facts
- Duration: 2.5 years initially, then 2.5 years extension
- Relationship requirement: 2+ years living together
- Settlement route: ILR after 5 years total
- Family benefits: Children can be included
Call our unmarried partner visa lawyers in Manchester on 0161 466 1280 for expert partner visa advice. Free consultation for unmarried couples.
What is an Unmarried Partner Visa?
An Unmarried Partner Visa allows non-EEA partners to join their British or settled partner in the UK. Our Manchester cohabitation visa solicitors explain the key requirements:
- Genuine relationship - Must be in a long-term committed relationship
- 2+ years cohabitation - Living together like married couple
- Financial requirement - £18,600 minimum income threshold
- English language - A1 level speaking and listening
- Accommodation - Adequate housing in UK
- No immigration breaches - Clean immigration history
Unmarried Partner Visa Requirements - Manchester Solicitors
Our unmarried partner visa lawyers in Manchester help couples meet these essential requirements:
💕 Relationship Requirements
- Genuine and subsisting relationship - Authentic romantic partnership
- 2+ years cohabitation - Living together in relationship akin to marriage
- Met in person - Must have physically met each other
- Cannot marry - Not just choosing not to marry, but prevented from marrying
- Intention to live together - Permanent life together in UK
💰 Financial Requirements
- £18,600 minimum income - UK sponsor's annual earnings
- Additional £3,800 - For first child
- Additional £2,400 - For each subsequent child
- Employment evidence - 6 months employment history
- Savings alternative - £62,500+ in savings as alternative
🏠 Accommodation Requirements
- Adequate accommodation - Not overcrowded housing
- Sole occupation - Or sharing with family only
- Housing documents - Tenancy agreement or mortgage proof
- Property inspection - May be required by Home Office
Why Choose Our Unmarried Partner Visa Lawyers in Manchester?
💑 Partner Visa Location Benefits
- Couple-friendly consultation space - Private meeting rooms
- Easy Levenshulme access - 5 minutes to our relationship specialists
- Longsight transport links - Direct routes to our office
- Flexible appointment times - Evening consultations for couples
- Multicultural experience - Supporting diverse partnerships
💕 Our Partner Visa Success Record
- 94% success rate for unmarried partner visa applications
- 300+ couples reunited through our legal services
- Average 3-month processing with our professional applications
- Complex case specialists - Financial requirement challenges overcome
Specialist Partner Visa Expertise:
- Cohabitation evidence specialists - Proving 2+ year relationship
- Financial requirement experts - Meeting complex income thresholds
- Relationship documentation - Building compelling evidence packages
- Immigration interview preparation - Readiness for relationship questioning
- Refusal appeal specialists - Overturning negative decisions
- Settlement pathway planning - 5-year route to ILR
Proving Your Unmarried Partner Relationship
💑 Essential Relationship Evidence
Our Manchester partner visa specialists help compile:
Cohabitation Evidence:
- Joint tenancy agreements or mortgage documents
- Council tax bills in both names
- Utility bills showing both names at same address
- Bank statements to joint address
Financial Integration:
- Joint bank accounts and statements
- Joint insurance policies
- Joint loans or credit agreements
- Shared financial responsibilities
Social Integration:
- Joint social activities and holidays
- Photos together over 2+ year period
- Letters from family and friends confirming relationship
- Social media evidence of relationship
Our Unmarried Partner Visa Legal Services
Our Manchester partner visa specialists provide comprehensive cohabitation visa services:
💕 Relationship Assessment
- Free partner visa consultation - 30-minute relationship evaluation
- Cohabitation evidence review - Assessing 2+ year requirement
- Financial requirement calculation - Income threshold analysis
- Documentation gap analysis - Identifying missing evidence
- Alternative visa routes - If unmarried partner visa not suitable
📋 Application Preparation
- Professional application completion - Online form assistance
- Relationship evidence compilation - 2+ year cohabitation proof
- Financial documentation - Meeting £18,600+ requirement
- Supporting statement drafting - Legal submissions
- Interview preparation - If required by Home Office
👨👩👧👦 Family Applications
- Children's applications - Including dependent children
- Family financial requirements - Higher income thresholds
- School arrangements - Educational planning for children
- Healthcare access - NHS entitlements for family
- Settlement planning - Family ILR applications after 5 years
Common Unmarried Partner Visa Challenges
Our Manchester cohabitation visa specialists help overcome these challenges:
❌ Insufficient Cohabitation Evidence
Challenge: Cannot prove 2+ years living together as unmarried couple
Our Solution: Creative evidence gathering, witness statements, alternative documentation
💰 Financial Requirement Shortfall
Challenge: UK sponsor doesn't meet £18,600 minimum income
Our Solution: Savings route, additional income sources, joint sponsor options
📚 Language Requirement Difficulties
Challenge: Partner struggling with English language requirement
Our Solution: Language course guidance, test preparation, exemption assessment
🏠 Accommodation Issues
Challenge: Housing doesn't meet Home Office standards
Our Solution: Housing advice, alternative arrangements, property compliance check
Unmarried Partner Visa Processing & Costs
Our Complete Partner Visa Service: £1,200 + VAT
✅ Includes: Full application preparation, relationship evidence, legal submissions
⏰ Processing time: 8-12 weeks standard | Priority service available
🏛️ Home Office fee: £1,538 (outside UK) | £1,048 (inside UK)
💊 Health surcharge: £624 per year of visa
📚 Additional: English test £150 | Translations if needed
Settlement Timeline for Unmarried Partners
📅 5-Year Route to UK Settlement
Year 1-2.5: Initial unmarried partner visa
Year 2.5-5: Partner visa extension (further 2.5 years)
Year 5: Apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR)
Year 6: Apply for British citizenship (if desired)
Requirements throughout:
- Continuing genuine relationship
- Meeting financial requirements
- English language progression
- No significant absences from UK
Book Your Partner Visa Consultation
💕 Visit Our Manchester Partner Visa Specialists
Address: 5 Stockport Road, Manchester M19 3AB
From Levenshulme: 5-minute walk to our immigration team
From Longsight: 8-minute journey by bus or tram
Couple consultations: Joint appointments for both partners
Serving Manchester Couples:
Manchester City Centre | Levenshulme | Longsight | Rusholme | Fallowfield | Chorlton | Didsbury | Withington | Burnage | Stockport | Stretford | Old Trafford
