Spouse visa "maintenance funds" please help..

[Robert86]

I believe that the government are to introduce a new minimum income requirement for anyone sponsoring their loved one to join them in the UK.. I believe the figure is around £18-£25k a year.. surely this will exclude the majority of applicants and must be a breach of human rights..

[Iani]

I just posted about this in another thread.

Yes that is a suggestion which has been put to the government, but as far as I am aware, nothing has yet been decided (or if it has, they aren't saying).

And yes, I could see all hell breaking loose if they did this, which to me would make me logically think they will hold back - at least for now - until the consequences could be predicted.

And yes, it's probably against a European law. Barring someone because a relationship might be bogus is one thing, barring someone because of their earning capacity is a different kettle of kippers, but guess we'll just have to see huh.

[Robert86]

hi there Ian.. we can just hope and pray this does not go ahead..

[lastlid]

I think that what they will do is ratchett up the changes slowly in small steps. Trickle in the new requirements. And if so, those that are applying soon after April comes about, hopefully might not feel the full brunt of the final objective.

[Arthur Little]

hello, im planning to bring my filipino wife here to the UK with me on a spouse visa.. i work full time as a care assistant it is a low income though i have no debts and i have current savings of £3000.. my wife will also have around that same amount 3-4k.. would that be sufficient enough for the visa to be approved.. would appreciate your help, thanks

I believe that the government are to introduce a new minimum income requirement for anyone sponsoring their loved one to join them in the UK.. I believe the figure is around £18-£25k a year.. surely this will exclude the majority of applicants and must be a breach of human rights..

, Robert ... to the filipino/uk forum. I have merged your second thread with your introductory one - since BOTH relate to the same subject - and the respective responses to each follow in sequence.