Hi, I have tried searching the forums and the home office website but have been unable to find a complete answer to how long it is possible to be absent from the UK in order to apply for the settlement of a spouse. According to the home office 'our application to settle here will be judged on its me...

Hi, thanks for the information. She's on a student visa and is working 20 hours a week. Once she transfers she'll look for a full time job. Will they take into account here current 20 hour job, or will they look at her prospects for earning a full time wage? As regards to teh maintenance amount, is ...

Please could someone help us with a question. My fiancee is in the UK - when we apply for the spouse visa will they take her income into account as well as mine (the sponsor) in determining the maintenance amount? Also... part of my income comes from my parents. They have been contributing to my inc...

Thanks for confirming the amount.

My partner and I are getting married and I am wondering about the maintenance requirement. My girlfriend is on a student visa and is working 20 hours a week so is contributing to all the bills. After we are married and we apply for the spouse visa will they take into account her contribution or will...