Quote Originally Posted by ron View Post
Hi everyone, i can say i m quite anxious and alittle worried. If you look at my previous threads you will see i have already been married now 4 years and we have a son now 2 years. I also lived in Philippines with my wife and son for 3 years . Las July i came back to UK alone. For a short while i was unemplyed on and off sort of. It was only in June that i became self employed and just managed this month to save 2500 pounds as show money for the ECO.

So far i feel ive done well. I am ex-military and receive a war pension of 280 pounds per month. iN 6 MONTHS i will also receive my Armed forces pension and grant of 12,000 pounds. Anyway The Citizens advice say to me that i should not delay and now apply for my wifes VISA to UK. i AM ALSO WORRIED BECAUSE THE BUSINESS IS ONLY 3 MONTHS Old. He as suugested a projected forcast report for another 3 months from september to December.

I am still very worried because i read in the forum its better to have a longer proof of income. Citizens advice say Im earning money and thats all i need to worry about. 4 years is enough proof and a son he states.

PLEASE ADVICE ME GOOD PEOPLE. MAYBE I SHOULD JUST GO FOR IT NOW.


Ron
I well-remember your initial post, Ron. And, by all accounts, things have moved onto a considerably better level for you since then. As I reminded you at the time, the fact that you sustained your injuries through no fault of your own ... AND WHILST ACTING IN DEFENCE OF THE REALM ... should, in itself, "cut some ice" with the Embassy officials assigned to assess your application.

Now, you are self-employed ... and, in the process, have managed to lay aside £500 more than the recommended minimum amount of savings required. Forbye, on top of your monthly war pension, you will shortly be receiving a further *£12,000 grant from the Armed Forces. *This not inconsiderable amount should, of course, be mentioned in your letter of sponsorship ... which can be submitted along with the projected business forecast suggested by the CAB.

All things considered, I believe Citizens' Advice is right in urging you to start the ball rolling straight away. The fact that you've already been married for 4 years ... and lived in the Phils for three of those in order to be with your wife and child [which is perfectly acceptable - indeed, totally understandable!] ... is more than adequate proof of a stable relationship.

So what are you waiting for, man?