Quote Originally Posted by Terpe View Post

The rules today are totally different. The strict financial requirement is for clearly evidenced gross income of minimum £18600 for a couple. Period.
No third party sponsors, no consideration of potential employment of the immigrant applicant and no review of afforability (outgoings)

Unless the basic financial requirements can be met the outcome can only be refusal.
Should be easier for the ECOs to evaluate then. No doubt this will lead to quicker decisions?