Spouse Visa Help!

Dear Members,

Could you please help me...I am failing to understand the financial requirements. My wife initially came in 2010 and returned to India in Aug 2012. I applied for ILR through Solicitor and advised of the situation but we were not informed that My wife could have extended her visa then...I was granted ILR in 2013. Since then I have registered my daughter as British who is also in India and has 'right of abode' stamped on her Indian Passport. So now...I am not clear on the following:

1) I just have to show £18,600 for my wife as my daughter is British?
2) I started working for a reputed company in Nov 2013 on a permanent offer with a starting salary of £15,700 which was increased to £17,700 in Jan. I also receive 4% cash paid to me every month. Last month I also had another 2.5% increase which makes the basic salary of £18100 and still receive 4% on top. Could you please advise when I can apply for my wife?

I would appreciate your help! This forum has been a great help to me so far!

What is your monthly salary?

Yes, if your daughter is registered as British then you only need to evidence £18,600 to sponsor your wife.

£1514 Gross from April...

Is this excluding the 4%?
If so, then you meet the requirement. Have your employer explain the 4% on the employment letter if possible.

Thanks for the reply. You seem to be the only one answering.

Yes, £1514 is gross salary excluding 4% on top. However this salary only started in April. Jan till March was £1400 something plus 4% cash...I am so confused! Can I still apply in June for my wife? Or wait till september??

Can anyone help please to when to apppy?

If you fail the financial requirements even by a little you will be put on hold. You need to provide 6 pay slips and they count your wage on the lowest pay slip. You could use savings to make up the shortfall but you would need (18600 - annual wage x 2.5) + £16000

Ok if you have only been earning that amount since April you cannot apply until September.