Hi, I wonder if there is anybody out there who can give me a little advice on getting my wife a UK family visit visa. I am A UK citizen and we got married in Manila in August this year. I am now back in the UK and she is in Manila. At the moment I am a full time student so am not earning money so I cannot get here on a permanent visa. I want to apply for a family visa but am not sure about a few things. As I am not earning at the moment my mother has said she would sponsor her and be a guarantor financially. However, would she have to show to have funds independently of my mother. Also, as my mother is her sponsor is it best to apply to visit her, as I know that she is allowed to come on a family visa to visit her mother-in-law. One more thing, would it be better to do the application through a law firm?

Thanks for any advice, Benie