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Discussion in 'Immigration UK' started by freekishneonfrog, May 12, 2007.

  1. freekishneonfrog

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    does anybody know what is considered "sufficient funds?" it says it all over the place but ive yet to see a number as any type of guideline.. i know all the other things have to be seen and proven and sent off and all but i'd hate to overlook anything and i'm just curious as to if anyone has a guideline for this?

    thanks a million!
     
    #1 freekishneonfrog, May 12, 2007
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    If you were to explain your situation in detail,I`d get an idea what are you referring to?!!
     
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    i am a US citizen and have just this past monday married a UK national (English citizen).. i am getting all the proper paperwork to apply for my spouse visa to live with my husband in the UK.. it says everywhere i look that along with all the other papers (marriage license, proof we've met, letters stating our relationship, tennant agreement, pay stubs) it says everywhere i've looked that his bank account needs to show "sufficient funds" so that i will be sponsered without needing public funds.. i'm wondering if there is any sort of guideline for what the bank account he has should be holding or not? and also.. how many months worth of pay stubs of his? i read 3-4 months and i also read 6 months so i'm a bit confused about that..
    thanks for replying back to me!
     
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    how long would he have to work to prove a steady job? or would a letter from his employer saying its a permanent job help out? and is it helpful to my case to prove through my pay stubs that i can hold a steady job, and a written statement showing i have intentions of working as soon as possible when i get to the UK? do my assets and anything i have in the bank count, or is it really all stuff my husband has to show, as i'm moving to the UK to be with him?
     
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    10-15 minutes reading other peoples post does the job ;)
     
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    In addition to the thread TripleH has linked to:

    You should to provide your bank statements and pay stubs in as part of your application.

    Your work and pay status have very little weight, except in the following: if you're in a skilled profession, e.g. doctor, engineer, teacher etc, your application may receive favourable attention. It's unlawful, but it happens.

    Your cash value will come with you, subject to the currency export regulations of the US (check these): having good sum of cash in the account to tide you over while you get a job will see your application viewed more favourably.

    There's no hard and fast rule for how long he has to have been in work: some families arrive based on just a job offer, others require six months or more of proven income. The best thing is for your husband to include any pay slips he has, even if they're from his previous employer, or from another country if he was previously US-based. If he was long-term unemployed or a student, then his bank statements will come under greater scrutiny. Provided he's in good control of his finances, it'll be fine.
     
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    thank you so much for that! i just didnt wanna clutter up my application with stuff that would just make whoever reviews it annoyed at the nonsense he or she would have to weed through for the stuff that really is needed! dont wanna be on the bad side of these people..

    thanks again! i think i have a good idea on what i need and will include in my application :)
     
    #9 freekishneonfrog, May 20, 2007
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    in addition to those concerns (that are now at rest) my husband and i were planning on living with his parents while we acquired enough money for a down payment on a home of our own.. it says that accomodation like that is to be strictly temporary.. is there any sort of timeframe they give or anything like that?
     
    #10 freekishneonfrog, May 29, 2007
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    What says?

    The immigration rules state that you have a place that you own or occupy exclusively. What that means in practice is that you pair have a bedroom to yourselves at the very least, and that the house isn't otherwise overcrowded.

    The application form asks about the number of rooms in the house, apart from kitchen and bathroom, but including sitting rooms, reception rooms and studies. Triple H posted a table clarifying this somewhere...

    Unless your husband's parents live in a bedsit or have other lodgers living there, you won't fall foul of overcrowding restrictions.
     
    #11 Kaitain, May 30, 2007
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    his parents have rented from the local housing department their 3 bedroom house for over 20 years now.. they dont have other lodgers or anything like that but ive been reading all over the place that a set-up in which we stay with his parents while we find a place of our own has to be proven "strictly temporary".. im just a nervous wreck about applying and i dont want to either be refused or to be deported 6 months after i get to the UK because of something like this.. im trying not to let ANYTHING be not fully understood so when i apply i know everything follows the rules and things will go smoothly as possible!

    thank you so much for your reply!
     
    #12 freekishneonfrog, May 30, 2007
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    Technically I don't think that you will have any problems. 4 people (I understand) in a 3 three bedroom house is fairly normal. For the application it may look slightly better if you have your own accommodation, but this should by no means be a reason for refusal.

    On the other hand, I would seriously look into the housing market. I know a few couples that have stayed with the parents for a while, and nobody enjoyed the experience. Unless you are the exception to the rule, you will want to get out of there pretty soon. If you can provide any evidence that you are looking for your own place, you can also include that with the application. But again, I don't think that is necessary.
     
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    thanks so much for the tip! we are looking at the housing market but the down payment necessary is a bit too much for us to afford at the moment! we dont want to rent a place.. anyway thanks again and thanks for the warning, but living with his parents for a short time is gonna end up being our best scenario for a short term!

    i know i'll freak out over several more things before i actually apply for my visa.. and im sorry for that!

    but thank you all for being patient with me!
     
    #14 freekishneonfrog, May 30, 2007
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    again i am in a bit of freak out mode.. my brother in law said that a top solicitor is helping a friend of his at his job.. and that the solicitor said if you dont have 6 months worth of wage slips to show to not bother applying for the visa because it would be automatically denied? granted, this man's wife is from sri lanka and not the US like i am.. but any ideas/thoughts about this? does my husband need 6 months worth of wage slips to get me there form the USA to England?
     
    #15 freekishneonfrog, Jul 6, 2007
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    Three months of his statements and pay slips will suffice. The US is VERY different when applying for these visas.

    Victoria
     
    #16 VictoriaS, Jul 6, 2007
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    well the thing is, he doesnt have a job where he gets steady pay stubs.. his bank statements are all we have to prove his financial stability.. i dont know whats best to do about this? do we just show his assets and all? should he take on a job just for 3 months worth of pay stubs? i want to do EVERYTHING to not be refused entry to be with my husband! that would KILL me and he and i need to do this RIGHT, not necessarily as quick as possible..
     
    #17 freekishneonfrog, Jul 6, 2007
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    Can you clarify what he does do? This could be anything from casual labourer to self-employed entrepreneur, via any number of professions both legal and otherwise. The more we know, the better we can advise.

    If he has assets, in any form (property, bonds, shares, savings) he should declare these with evidence. This is general, whether he's in steady employment or not. If he takes in income from these investments, he needs to show this. In the thread Triple H linked you to, the interested party took 100% of his income from property.

    All your husband needs to show is that, on average, he's self sufficient with maybe £200 or so left over at the end (to cover your costs until you work).


    Why?


    Listen, if you think that your case is more complicated than average, call the UK Visas advice line on +44 207 008 8438. I found them helpful when I was looking for info about my wife's visa. Get Skype - they take aaaaaages to answer the phone.
     
    #18 Kaitain, Jul 7, 2007
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