it amazes me sometimes how little research some people do on applying for a visa and on immigration rules/law, i wouldn't nor never have applied for a visa or made any sort of decision without first phoning IND, asking others on this forum and other forums , the law centre and other immigration advice centres for advice first, and made sure i was doing the right thing, and to get it right first time or as the police say, Ignorance is not a defence, you both should have checked with IND before she quit, i know its late now, just would have taken one phone call.. or a browse on the net...

but wish you both good luck