Dave and Chell

[DeltaRomeo]

Thanks for the information Terpe,
Well looking at the MAC report I am happy to see Chell and I will be unaffected by the proposed changes to income threshold, whichever option they decide on. So good news there.
I hear what you and others are saying about the extreme difficulty in obtaining a visit visa. We are looking at it objectively. We have started to collate evidence for Chell's reasons to return and my sponsorship, if it will be sufficient remains to be seen. I am looking at it with the viewpoint of if we are unsuccessful.. we lose 80 quid and this is far outweighed by the chance of Chell being able to visit here. If it is unsuccessful.. I will of course make trips to the Philippines to see her.
So I'm not holding my breath - but don't write off our chances just yet.

[Terpe]

Thanks for the information Terpe,
Well looking at the MAC report I am happy to see Chell and I will be unaffected by the proposed changes to income threshold, whichever option they decide on. So good news there.
I hear what you and others are saying about the extreme difficulty in obtaining a visit visa. We are looking at it objectively. We have started to collate evidence for Chell's reasons to return and my sponsorship, if it will be sufficient remains to be seen. I am looking at it with the viewpoint of if we are unsuccessful.. we lose 80 quid and this is far outweighed by the chance of Chell being able to visit here. If it is unsuccessful.. I will of course make trips to the Philippines to see her.
So I'm not holding my breath - but don't write off our chances just yet.

With the careful approach you are taking you have a pretty good chance.
If you do a couple of searches here and check the UKBA website you will be able to see just what kind evidence to submit.
As you say the cost of the visa application is quite modest.
Good luck.