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Please am a student in the uk and i came in January 2022, before the ban of dependant visa.
please my course date ended on 17th of January 2025 and i am currently trying to make an application for my wife we just got married today.
am trying to use my course end date which is 17th of jan 2025 but it keeps saying a need to put in a future date.
please can i use my visa expiration date against my end of course date ?

Roystones:
Please am a student in the uk and i came in January 2022, before the ban of dependant visa.
please my course date ended on 17th of January 2025 and i am currently trying to make an application for my wife we just got married today.
am trying to use my course end date which is 17th of jan 2025 but it keeps saying a need to put in a future date.
please can i use my visa expiration date against my end of course date ?

Congratulations on your marriage! Regarding your situation, here’s how it works:

When applying for your dependent’s visa, you must provide a course end date that is in the future. If your official course end date (January 17, 2025) has already passed, the system will not accept it because your course is no longer ongoing.

Options:
Use your visa expiration date:
If your student visa is still valid beyond your course end date, you can use your visa expiration date as the reference point for your application. The dependent visa is often granted to match the student visa validity.

Seek clarification from your university or the UKVI:
Since your course has ended but your visa remains valid, contact your university to confirm your "expected course completion" status. They may issue a letter stating your status and visa eligibility.

Check for possible extensions:
If you’re completing any dissertation, project, or further formalities related to your course, this may qualify as a basis for a dependent application. Confirm this with your university or UKVI.

Contact UKVI for advice:
If unsure, contact UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) directly for guidance on dependent visa rules and ensure compliance with current regulations.