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I want to apply for a visit visa for my husband to come see me in the UK (I'm a student and my visa is valid until the end of February 2020).

I want him to be with me in my PhD viva and graduation. He is self-employed and has a contract of the shop he rented. He does not have a travel history before except when he went to my country to marry me. He is Egyptian.

He wants to travel in August. Is it ok to apply on 20 June or will he get rejected? Because I am a student and my financial support ends by end of September (but I'm working part-time) and I am supporting him (I will cover his expenses).

Please, recommend me what I should do and according to my situation how long he can stay in the UK (we plan from August to December).

زمردة زمردة
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Your husband can apply up to 3 months before his intended date of travel.

No-one can predict his chances of success. Your PhD viva and graduation is a reasonable premise for his visit, but IMHO it is unlikely to be sufficient to justify a 5 month visit. Planning to be away from his business for so long and being unable to cover the costs of the trip himself is also a red flag.

If you decide to apply I suggest you shorten the intended length of visit to the say 2-3 weeks immediately around your graduation.

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