hi all. ive been on the forum for some time now but my circumstances have changed and i need a little clarification on one point.first just a little background information about myself. i spent two years unemployed as i was looking after my late wife full time then as a single parent. i married a lovely filipina just before last xmas and tried to get back into work just as things went belly up with the economy. i managed to get a job in april only twelve hours a week plus four hours for a private client giving me sixteen in total which is now considered full time. i get tax credits(work and child ) plus housing benefit, im better off financially than when i was working full time on shifts.i have also managed to put £3000 in a savings account. i was hoping for us to apply soon for a spousal visa but i need clarification on one point first so i dont waste the extortianate visa fee,as i was unemployed for so long is it absolutely essential that i have a six month continous work record before applying?
