Questions related to spousal visa please help!!!!

[aiden]

Hello again Terpe.

I have another question for you mate.
Sorry to bombard with you questions all the time but just need some clarification plus your answers seem to interpret the info. on the UKBA site on a much easier level lol.

If I dont meet the maintenance requirement by myself as the sponsor of my wife and dependant children, I mean INCOME and not accomodation.

For example if im suppose to have £1,500 per month (income support levels) but im only earning £1100 per month, this means im down £300, May I use a co-sponsor to support me to promise support for that amount? What do you think Terpe?

Ill be living with my parents so I wont need to pay rent, just pay towards Bills (electric, gas, water).

I also had a look at the ILR, we are eligible for it but my wife needs to enter the UK as a visitor first and complete the Life in the UK test then re-apply for the spouse visa. Its just easier to apply for spousal visa. When we apply for the spousal visa the ECO may well stamp an endorsement that after taking the LIFE in the UK test my wife is eligible to apply for ILR before the 27 month spousal visa expiry.

Kindly tell me what you think.
Thanks again mate.

[Terpe]

Hello again Terpe.

I have another question for you mate.
Sorry to bombard with you questions all the time but just need some clarification plus your answers seem to interpret the info. on the UKBA site on a much easier level lol.

If I dont meet the maintenance requirement by myself as the sponsor of my wife and dependant children, I mean INCOME and not accomodation.

For example if im suppose to have £1,500 per month (income support levels) but im only earning £1100 per month, this means im down £300, May I use a co-sponsor to support me to promise support for that amount? What do you think Terpe?

Ill be living with my parents so I wont need to pay rent, just pay towards Bills (electric, gas, water).

I also had a look at the ILR, we are eligible for it but my wife needs to enter the UK as a visitor first and complete the Life in the UK test then re-apply for the spouse visa. Its just easier to apply for spousal visa. When we apply for the spousal visa the ECO may well stamp an endorsement that after taking the LIFE in the UK test my wife is eligible to apply for ILR before the 27 month spousal visa expiry.

Kindly tell me what you think.
Thanks again mate.

Aiden,

The ECO will need to verify and assess an offer of third party support in order to determine if it satisfies requirements of adequate maintainance in the UK without recourse to public funds.
On balance it's better to supply evidence (e.g. letters of support and original bank statements over at least three months) of the third party’s assets and capabilities.
You also need to supply copies of the passport photo page of your parents.

Here's what UKBA state:-

Maintenance may be provided by either:

The applicant with their own funds or with funds available to them; or
The sponsor; or
A combination of applicant and sponsor funds; or
Third party support (see below).


A couple or other applicant who is / are unable to produce sufficient evidence to meet the maintenance requirement may provide an undertaking from members of their families that those members will support the couple / applicant until they are able to support themselves from their own resources.

Third party support is not precluded from consideration under the maintenance requirements relating to spouses, civil partners, fiancé(e)s, proposed civil partners, unmarried partners, same-sex partners, children, parents, grandparents and other dependent relatives of sponsors who are settled in the UK.

The Entry Clearance Officer will need to verify and assess an offer of third party support in order to determine whether an applicant satisfies the requirement that he / she can be adequately maintained in the UK without recourse to public funds. The ECO may request evidence (for example, original bank statements over at least three months) of the third party's assets.
I can't comment on the numbers etc. That's why I suggested an immigration advisor could help. You are entitled to claim some benefits such as child benefits etc and this can help you financially. An immigration adbisor can help you formulate the best strategy taking all aspects of your personal circumstances.

Living with your parents is part of the strategy and is a great start.