In the end we have decided to wait out the six months with me occasionally visiting her (to show marriage is still 'active'), and so did not apply for the visit visa.

Apologies i couldn't be of any help and hope your situation gets resolved quickly.

That's a bit rubbish, but thanks for your help.

I guess there's no harm in trying for a visit visa so will apply, and if that fails (as predicted) then it will only be a 6 month wait before we can apply for a spouse visa.

I will post the outcome here once received, for others to take note of.

Thanks you for your responses. Really appreciate it. So even a mention that she would HAVE TO return to her country after 6 months to apply for a spouse visa (and eventually citizenship) will likely be overlooked? Surely that's a better incentive than work/family. Unfortunately due to work commitmen...

Hi, Anyone?

Hi I have to wait a few months before i can apply for a spouse visa for my new wife (due to having to complete one full financial year for my company) so have thought about bringing my wife over on a visit visa for a few months whilst we wait. After those few months, she will return and apply for a ...

Wanderer wrote:

namor wrote: I pay myself a salary above £20k and take the rest of the revenue as dividends.

What about Corporation Tax and VAT? UKVI will check with HMRC.

all above board and being paid, mate

Hi There This topic has been discussed previously, but given the thread was quite old i thought it would be better to start afresh. (previous thread: http://www.immigrationboards.com/immigration-for-family-members/spouse-visa-financial-requirement-for-contractors-t112742-20.html) I am a contractor w...