Received ITA now have a couple of questions RE: IMM5409

[purplepeopleeater]

Hi There

I am new to the forum as I have always found an answer to my questions previously posted!

However this week I have received an ITA - super shocked and super happy!

Now for the next stage...

My partner and I have been together for 17 years, he is on my application (obviously) and would be accompanying me.

I am at the stage of the application where you have to file all your supporting documentation - there is a LOT but that is not a major concern or problem.

I have just printed off the IMM5409 the Statutory Declaration of Common Law Union

I cannot see in any of the information if this form MUST be completed and uploaded, but I am assuming it should be.

Also it appears that it has to be witnessed by 1 of these 3, Public Notary, Commissioner of Oaths or Commissioner of Taking Affidavits.

Does this mean I have to make an appointment with a Solicitor to have them witness us complete and sign the form together?

Probably a daft question but I can't see anybody else asking it!

Any help or guidance would be much appreciated as I go off to tackle the paperwork mountain!

Thank you in advance!

 

[purplepeopleeater]

Well looks like lots of people have read my post but no assistance has been offered, so I will add what I have found out myself to help anyone else looking in the future!

The answer is YES The IMM5409 is required.

You need a Notary or a Solicitor to witness it for you, in England or Wales.

I spoke to a BRILLIANT Notary who advised that is is CONSIDERABLY cheaper to get a solicitor to do this.

A Notary is £50-£100 ish for this job.

A solicitor is booked in to do this for us tomorrow at the cost of £10!!!

£5 per signature.

It is a Statutory Declaration and most Solicitors can do this for you - phone up and ask to them to witness a declaration for you.

I did have one Solicitor bounce my question and point me towards a Notary BUT the second one was MUCH more helpful!

So worth asking!

The form needs to be pre filled and ready for them to ask you the Declarations and watch you sign and them sign.

You need to take your Passport and Driving Licence (proof of address)

So by 12 Noon tomorrow it will all be wrapped up!

Hope this helps someone else in the future and saves a few pounds in this expensive process!

 

[kryt0n]

Well looks like lots of people have read my post but no assistance has been offered, so I will add what I have found out myself to help anyone else looking in the future!

The answer is YES The IMM5409 is required.

You need a Notary or a Solicitor to witness it for you, in England or Wales.

I spoke to a BRILLIANT Notary who advised that is is CONSIDERABLY cheaper to get a solicitor to do this.

A Notary is £50-£100 ish for this job.

A solicitor is booked in to do this for us tomorrow at the cost of £10!!!

£5 per signature.

It is a Statutory Declaration and most Solicitors can do this for you - phone up and ask to them to witness a declaration for you.

I did have one Solicitor bounce my question and point me towards a Notary BUT the second one was MUCH more helpful!

So worth asking!

The form needs to be pre filled and ready for them to ask you the Declarations and watch you sign and them sign.

You need to take your Passport and Driving Licence (proof of address)

So by 12 Noon tomorrow it will all be wrapped up!

Hope this helps someone else in the future and saves a few pounds in this expensive process!

Just spotted your query and was about to answer but you answered yourself.

Same here, our common law form is being signed today. A local solicitor was asking for £220 for 5 mins if work and 2 signatures! A local notary is asking £80.

We are also uploading 4 leases, bank statements, bills and letters to the same addresses over the 6 years together. Hope that helps.

 

[Alicialeigh]

Hi there. It'd be a huge help to know whether your form was accepted by immigration?

I've just posted a similar thread, as our form was signed by a local solicitor who is also a commissioner of oaths, here in the UK, the same as you. I went ahead with it as I couldn't see anything to suggest that this wouldn't be ok. But I want to be completely sure before I submit, and can't find much information on this. The solicitor herself was happy to sign, but wasn't able to confirm if it would be accepted by immigration. Thank you!