Thanks for your imput guys. I am still waiting for a letter from Mr Green like i said my mp requested a response from him to my situation. I do meet the £18600 minimum income but my problem is my stepdaughter. I dont quite earn enough to bring her here. It just seems crazy to me that part of my earnings are going over to the philippines to support my wife and stepdaughter. Wouldnt the government rather I spend it in this country? I really think if my story went to the press it would embarass this government.