Bank Statements Question....

Hi Guys, Another question.I am going to the UK to live with my boyfriend under the UK Ancestry Visa - because I'm moving, and he doesn't have to, he is paying a portion of the costs for me to reloc...

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lynndyhop
CanuckAbroad Regular

Joined: 29 Jan 2008
Posts: 55
Location: BC

Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2008 12:06 pm

Hi Guys,

Another question.I am going to the UK to live with my boyfriend under the UK Ancestry Visa - because I'm moving, and he doesn't have to, he is paying a portion of the costs for me to relocate. As a result, my bank statements show a transfer of money into my account. I am guessing this will be a flag for them, and am not sure what to put as an explanation. Any insight would be helpful!
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Tigerlea
Senior Member

Joined: 02 Jan 2008
Posts: 77
Location: Calgary, Alberta

Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2008 2:18 pm

Y'know what? In my statements I kept having large sums taken out, randomly, and with no real reason. I sent them in anyway (because there also was random checks being deposited of various amounts) with no explanations whatsoever, and figured if they had questions they could just ask. You could always do the same. Are the rest of your funds acceptable do you think? (over around $2000, probably closer to $4000 would be better, but I could easily be mistaken)

lynndyhop
CanuckAbroad Regular

Joined: 29 Jan 2008
Posts: 55
Location: BC

Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2008 2:27 pm

I've got enough, I hope - definitely in that range. I just read on one of the other UK sites (for Australia to get UK Ancestry) that you should include an explanation. Maybe I'll leave it out, and see if they ask. Thanks!
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glasgowbound
Junior Member

Joined: 13 Feb 2008
Posts: 14
Location: Toronto

Posted: Wed Apr 23, 2008 7:13 am

My boyfriend also covered a portion of my relocation costs so my statement had a recent transfer of a large sum of money and the total balance was about $4000 an I was approved just fine Smile

You should be fine- I think they want to know that you have access to the money should you need it and evidence that you plan to work when when you get there.