Proving financial ability to support spouse and dependants

[wookey22]

Hello,

I have recently traveled to the USA and married the girl of my dreams. We have known each together for approx 6 months and will have lived together for 3 months as of the end of january. I am returning to the UK in january and my wife will be applying for a spouse visa. I would like to know how I can prove my ability to support my wife and her two children financially. I will have a job when I get back to the UK and will be renting a place that will accomadate all of us.

I would like to know how long I need to be working before applying for the visa, I have heard that you must provide at least 3 months of salary slips before applying. Is this true or would a letter from my employer suffice. Is there a figure that I need to be earning (it will be myself, my wife and her two children) as in an official figure.

Would a certain amount of savings increase our chances.

And lastly after satisfying the visa officials what concerns should we have about getting through actual immigration at the port of entry. I have heard that even with a visa you can still be rejected.

Thanks for any help you can provide.

[John]

This really does follow on from your previous topic. Moderators are determined to ensure that the Board does not become disjointed. Accordingly please post your message in this topic

When you do post there you will no doubt say whether your wife now has Sole Custody of her children.

I shall now lock this topic.