hi Paul,

I read your thread about the trouble of applying for spouse Visa. I am having the same problem as the ECO thinks the possbility of access the public funds. I am working as a part-time at the moment, however i do have over £15K of saving... and only £100 of mortgage per month. They also think our marriage is not real as the ECO thinks the marriage certificate provided is a photocopies... in fact, it is issued by the offical marriage registrar with an offical stamp at the back.....however the ECO didnt notice it.
We appeal on the 11th Dec and they said it could take upto 3 months or 60 working days. Is anything i can do at this point to speed up the decision making. such as Local MP or as you mentioned before try to contact the ECM and explain the situation?? any comments would be appreciated.

regards