Spouse visa help and questions

[Cshdld2]

I'm currently living in New Zealand with my American husband. We both have good jobs, both earning over £35,000. In January 2014 we were refused a spousal visa for my husband on grounds of insufficient funds.

Our situation is still the same, we don't have £62,500 in savings and our income is about the same, if not a decent bit more now. I'd like to reapply but I don't want to risk doing it and being rejected again. New Zealand welcomed us with open arms, giving us permanent residency, but I want to get home to Scotland and I want to bring my husband with me!

Is it pointless even trying in the current political climate?!

What do I need to do to make sure we don't get rejected. I just want to go home :'(

[Casa]

In order to qualify with overseas earnings, as the sponsor it is mandatory to show that you have a confirmed offer of employment in the UK starting within 3 months of your arrival, meeting the £18,600 annual income level.

It appears that you already meet the other condition of 12 months earnings the equivalent of £18,600 p.a in NZ for the 12 month period prior to submitting your husband's spouse settlement visa.

Without this (or the £62,500 in savings) your only other option is to re-locate to the UK ahead of your husband and once you can show 6 months payslips & the corresponding bank statements, you will be able to apply for your husband to join you.

It's not a question of the political climate, these are the Immigration Rules and there's no lenience on the financial income which has been in place since July 2012.

[Cshdld2]

Could our original refusal count against us?

[seagul]

Could our original refusal count against us?

Except the refusal on deception grounds any refusal should not affect any future application.

[Casa]

Could our original refusal count against us?

No. The application will be assessed on the documents you submit with the new application.