Things are getting tough indeed, im just hoping they won't make any drastic changes but by the looks of it seems like all is in plan.LadySSSS wrote:It is indeed quite clear why these proposals are taking place and I am personally sorry for all genuine families that will suffer because of it.
I am currently in the UK on spouse visa and to be honest, I am a bit upset when thinking about possibility that they may apply this rule to already issued visas... Tho i doubt they will.
My husband is tree surgeon, he works really hard and earns around £15,000 a year, and I cannot find job at all, so I am not working at the moment. We are not claiming any benefits.
With his wage we manage to live just fine, paying bills, food and we go out every so often. I cant say that we are missing much money-wise. We may not be able to afford expensive holiday, but we are doing just fine.
Now I am trying to imagine situation in 2 years time when i get to apply for ILR. I may be working so we may have enough combined income (not sure if i missed info on joint income being considered or not) or I may be pregnant or have 1 child, which is quite possible scenario, or I just may not be working... And i may get rejected and be forced to return to my country of origin even tho i was here with him 2 years and he is born British citizen?!
I don't think they dare to do such thing. Imagine how many families will be affected by this.
I don't care if I need to extend my probation visa to another 3 years... I wouldn't mind being on probation 10 years if they wish. I speak good English and i don't mind doing yet another test to prove it if they wish... But they cant convince me that my husband's income are not enough to support our lives and i will fight with all i have to not get separated with him if it comes to that.
I'm still waiting for my spouse to get here so ILR is a long way yet for me.