on public funds

[joebloggs]

yes i agree with you, but i know some people have got a visa while on certain benefits, thou, maybe those who have succeeded in getting the visa had substantial savings?, i don't think the OP mentions savings, so we don't know..

anyway, i've heard some where, that if you are claiming benefits then you will not be allowed to sponsor a visa app?, as the state benefits are designed only for one person, not 2, so its not possible to sponsor someone if you are.. i cannot remember where i heard this thou, but it was in the last few days? anyone else heard this..or am i going

[andypaul]

yes i agree with you, but i know some people have got a visa while on certain benefits, thou, maybe those who have succeeded in getting the visa had substantial savings?, i don't think the OP mentions savings, so we don't know..

anyway, i've heard some where, that if you are claiming benefits then you will not be allowed to sponsor a visa app?, as the state benefits are designed only for one person, not 2, so its not possible to sponsor someone if you are.. i cannot remember where i heard this thou, but it was in the last few days? anyone else heard this..or am i going

Im only going by what i have read of others experiences and those who have suceeded seem to have had savings or another income of some form, if they lived hand to mouth off benefits, as you say if they are designed for one person then how could they support two?

[Durkhaima]

Hello there. I got my visa within 6 weeks after my husband and i filed the application at UKVACS despite the fact that my husband is in receipt of public funds (DLA and Housing Benefit). My husband has never had any substantial debt (any debt at all) and also i have my own savings and properties in the Philippines. There is no fast and sure rule in assessing a application for a Visa so please do not give up but i suggest instead of applying for a fiance visa you two get married here in the Philippines and apply for a Spouse Visa instead. I wish you all the luck. God bless...