tier 1 spouse outside uk (pakistan), maintenance requirement

[jigars143]

Dear Members. Could anyone please help me with my query below.

I am on Tier 1 General and in the UK for more than 9 years now. I have to apply for my wife's visa who lives in Pakistan at the moment.

Could anyone tell me what is the requirement of maintenance funds? is it £1,500 (£600 + £900) or is it £2,700 (£1,800 + £900). I am really confused and need help. The rules changed in April 2013 and confusing me a lot.

Also, if you can confirm what is the per annum income requirement. Is it £18,600?

I will appreciate your urgent response.

Nabeel

[wasi36]

Nabeel Bhai how long you are in uk for:::If you are in UK for more than 12 months and you are not applying with your dependant then you need only £600 to show per dependant:
http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitec ... olicy1.pdf

Go to point # 45

[jigars143]

Dear Wasi bhai thank you for your urgent response.

So this means I don't even need to show maintenance funds for myself of £900. Also, is their any requirement for the Income of £18,600?

Thank you once again for your urgent response.

Nabeel

[wasi36]

You really don't need to show even your own £900 but being on safe side if you have then keep it until you apply. Best practice is get print out of the notes(only page 1 & page 12)I sent to you highlight point 45 with a highlighter and submit it with your application. £18600 is for British nationals to apply for their spouse. There is no need for PBS.

[wasi36]

But don't forget to submit your pay slips and employer's letter as you have to show a job. So that you would be able to support your dependants.

[wasi36]

I am confused only on two points. 1 is do I have to fill one application for both or there will be separate apps for both and two sets of all docs or one

2nd is I heared that they have to travel within 3 months after getting their visa. Is it true?
Please let me know if you get answers of these questions from any1
Thanks

[jigars143]

Hi Wasi

I have answer to ur questions.

1. I have been told u have to make same application for both of them

2. If u delay more than 3 months, ur wife won't have indefinite because she won't complete the time period so it is advisable to fly As soon as she can.

Hope answer ur questions.

Nabeel

[wasi36]

Thanx 4 ur reply Nabeel Bhai. I called gerry's FedEx today. They have told me that I have to fill separate apps as I have to have 2 appointments. So two apps but photocopy of supporting docs will be f9. I have 3 years extension and they have to be with me for two years to get ILR.
Many thanks. Stay in touch if we can help each other in future