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I'm assuming you don't pay rent or council tax? If not then the amount should be fine to sponsor your fiance.CaMic wrote:Hiya
I've tried looking through the forum to find a case similar to this but haven't found anything to answer my question .....
I havent worked in 2 years and get long term Incapacity Benefit (IB) of approximately £400/month. Before being unemployed I had a pretty good job and so I have a significant sum in savings (enough to supplement my IB for another 2+ years). What I want to know is if my savings alone are sufficient for me to sponsor my fiance on a VAF4a? If not, I can consider getting what they call 'Permitted Work' wherby I can work up to 15 hours per week and earn £93/week in addition to my IB.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Yes you're correct about it being £100.95/week after rent+council tax. So hopefully your savings will suffice for the requirement.CaMic wrote:Hi
I pay a small mortgage and the full amount of council tax for a single occupancy residence as my savings have put me above the threshold for a council tax discount. I read in another thread that you need to make £100.95 per week after rent/mortgage/council tax - I don't have that amount even before expenses (IB is just over £92/week) which is why I wondered if my savings would count in lieu of income?
I'm trying to get a job but employers in this climate don't need someone who's been out of work for 2 years and has ongoing health issues.