Quote Originally Posted by sars_notd_virus View Post
Every case is different , if you are happy to pursue the application then go for it but explain in your covering letter /sponsor letter for your spouse , how your financial circumstances are ....your savings etc....with all the supporting documents....just prove to them(UKBA) that she will not claim any benefits once shes here or until she got her ILR.

good luck
I disagree with this. Every case is not different when it comes to financial requirements.We shouldn't be advising people to go for it if they quite clearly fall short on the financial requirements.
At almost £1000 for a spouse visa application you need to be pretty sure of success before submitting it.