Of course they affect me if you read my posts on the subject.?

@andy 222 that reply by me was not directed at you



It didnt affect me when we lodge my application that time BUT even if it the financial requirement was passed before I applied, it wont affect us. Luckily my husbands earnings is just a little bit over the said requirement so it wouldnt be any problem.

@melovesengland---then you are very fortunate--compared to the OP--myself--and no doubt many others,

a little bit of sympathy and understanding wouldnt come amiss---just bear in mind it all changed last july--and some of us are now caught in a trap beyond our control.

I am a taxpayer and to be honest ''18,600'' is just pretty average earnings for a couple

yes--sars NV--as you say--for a couple--but it can be a dream wage for a single person trying to sponsor his partner--as the OP is.