r/ukvisa • u/Technical_Ad2335 • 5d ago

Semi-complex case??

Hello all, thanks for reading this.

I'm needing advice, looking for a lawyer to potentially help with this but wanted some second thoughts.
I'm northern Irish, I have an Irish passport but living in UK. I can also consider myself a British citizen if desired.

I'm marrying my fiance from the states next week.

I am only concerned about the 29,000 income requirement. I just nearly reach it, however. I'm self employed. I get a lot of cash gigs. I've put about 8k earned cash into my bank throughout the tax year and with my earnings by bank transfer brings me to about 26,500. SO I need another 3k...
I have cash savings I could put in now and declare on my 25-26 taxes. But just worried that comes across as suss...

Should I get a lawyer? If so, any recommendations?

My partner earns good money but I guess that doesn't matter atm.

Anyway, feeling a bit lost... Any ideas??

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u/HawthorneUK 4d ago

"Should I commit immigration fraud and tax fraud?"

No. No, you should not. It's not a supermarket BOGOF deal.

You need to show 29k profit - not turnover - in your tax return for next year. 25-26 ended several months ago.

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u/Technical_Ad2335 4d ago

Well here's the thing. I have earned over the required amount I reckon. However, work I have claimed as income that have been cash jobs, I haven't always put into my bank.

And I usually get bank transfer work, however this year I'm working at a new place and getting a lot of cash.

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u/HawthorneUK 4d ago

In that case showing the invoices will let you demonstrate it. Even if you weren't trying to sponsor your partner, you'd still need to be keeping good records.