Almost the same scenario..... she would be able to work asap, but again, have no recourse to public funds until the ILR gets approved (2yrs' later).
In both cases (fiance & spouse visa), it's really all about YOUR situation, and YOUR ability to provide for your wife, without requiring additional govt help.
If you are on DHSS, that's for 1 person ..... so how can 2 persons live on it ?
... sorry, but that's the way the ECO in the Embassy in Manila will look at it.
