Quote Originally Posted by WhiteBloodAda View Post
As regards the £18k earnings, I'm sure I read before that this only applies to Immigrants wishing to brings non-EU spouses into the country. I didn't think it applied to UK citizens themselves.

I currently fall short of that earnings. With the fact she could possibly walk straight into a job, what if I obtained a letter from them saying that they would give her a job on her return, and therefore showing our combined income would take us well over that?
The 18k minimum applies to the Sponsors earnings. That would evidently be yourself. It was certainly the case that the UKBA didnt take the applicants income or potential income into account. I am not 100% sure but I dont think that has changed....