Ukrainian pensions are very low - about US$50 a month. With utility bills fast increasing, the $50 is under subsistence level.

The issue is not financial dependancy, but "exceptional compassionate circumstances". For the OP, it is very unlikely that these would apply.

The children under 18 have a different visa, so they are not a problem.

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The savings account is not a real problem, just enclose the bank statements & write a short note to explain how you got the money. Maybe also a letter from your parents to say that they money is a gift - not a loan.

Will you husband be travelling with you for the embassy interview?

Trying to change a student visa to a settlement visa was not good. They must suspect fraud due to your husband's attempt. This suspicion has continued on file through the marriage procedure & your daughter. In your situation, I would suggest that you attempt to get a verbal contact with the High...

Children over 18 are difficult to obtain a settlement visa. You have not stated if they are dependant financially on you. A little search gets: Can parents, grandparents and other dependent relatives go to live in the UK? If you are a widowed parent or grandparent aged 65 or over, or parents or gran...

Your local council inspects houses for immigration? Is this a council house?

Who has requested that you get a Health & Safety certificate?

Cloudysky99 The income looks fine, you will need his copy payslips & P14s to show continuous employment along with copy bank statements. Copy bank statements for your own savings will also help. Evidence of your visits to the UK would be good. You mention that you both own a property. If the pro...

Hi Zebra61 We are in much the same position. The phrase "exceptional compassionate circumstances" is obviously intended to give some leeway. The only definition I have found is this: What does ‘most exceptional compassionate circumstances’ mean? This is a very difficult requirement to ...