Spouse Visa applying. tOO SOON or

[Arthur Little]

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?

[ron]

Thanks Arthur

yes you remember i had injurys whilst in the armed forces. Actually was in Falklands war. Not a serious injury but had difficultys to my right leg. Anyway desite this i decided to go self employed. So far all as gone well and you are right i just need to be positive and get my family here.

Thanks again

Ron

[IainBusby]

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.

I wouldn't count on it........ These people just tick boxes. Then they check to see if all the correct boxes are ticked, if they are, you get the visa, if they're not, you don't. I don't think service to your country or compassion for your circumstances will make a blind bit of difference to how they judge your case.

Having said that, with everything else already in place, evidence of relationship, money in the bank and suitable accomodation, I think that with a well laid out earnings/business projection and a well written letter of support on top, I don't think you'll have much to worry about.

Iain

[ron]

Thanks for the last reply here. Yes you are right. It dosent matter. Yet it does help that i receive a war pension for injuries. They will obviuously see this information and that i have served. The main thing its showing additional money going into my account from the Minisry of Defence.

Even though the business is only 3 months old i have managed to put aside just over 2500 pounds after all bills.

An accountant will complete a projected Forcast and officially stamped by a certified accountant. He as suggested that i show that i will receive a further miliray pension payable next May 2010. Oh god i will be 55.

For me right now . Its already a nerve racking time to get all sorted. If anyone else needs more help trhen i seriously recommend the CAB in your local area.

Thanks to everyone here for your advice. Im sure once i have completed all i can offer advice to someone else. This is a great forum. Like a big family


Ron

Ron