dont worry mrs. o'farrell i can sense that you're in the right track now, u got the right accomodation enough for you both....he has a full time job which is much important plus with contract employment details with...so no need to worry on that field..about the savings u don't need to wait to have at least 3,000..i guess 2,000-3,000 is enough for you start off now....so with regards to his wage slips....just include all his wage slips from before that covers for 6mos till up to the present.......same as with my hubby he just started his newly job end of june this year, but hes employed all his life with different employers..we just sent all his previous slips that covers for 6mos........and thats it..i was granted a spouse with no interview even, just be sure there is no negative statement appears on any of his bank statement.........good luck