I called up VFS banglore to clarify folowing things;
1.Can I show GBP 2800+GBP1600 ( spouse) in my account, if she is accompanying me?
2.Can SHE show GBP 2800+GBP1600 ( spouse) in her account, if we are trraveling together?
3.Can I show GBP 2800 in my account and GBP1600 in her account if we are travelling together.
Reply from VFS for Q.1 & 3 is YES ,But for Q. 2 vfs says NO(after holdong for 5 minutes).
To me this thing is still not clear I explained him that APPENDIX A confirms my Query no.2, but he says that it depends from "region to region',he means to say that in Indian context things are different and advised to show GBP2800 in main applicants account and GBP1600
Can anyone throw light on it.I am reproducing APPENDIX A below:
rely
Appendix E - Maintenance (funds) for the family of Tier 1 (General) Migrants
A sufficient level of funds must be available to an applicant applying as the Partner or Child of a Tier 1 Migrant. A sufficient level of funds will only be available if the requirements below are met.
(a) Where the Tier 1 Migrant to whom the application is connected is outside the UK, or has been in the UK for a period of less than 12 months, there must be £1,600 in funds.
(b) Where the Tier 1 Migrant to whom the application is connected has been in the UK for a period of 12 months or more, there must be £533 in funds.
(c) Where the applicant is applying as the Partner of a Tier 1 Migrant, the relevant amount of funds must be available to either the applicant or the Tier 1 Migrant.
(d) Where the applicant is applying as the Child of a Tier 1 Migrant, the relevant amount of funds must be available to the applicant, the Tier 1 Migrant, or the applicant's other parent who is Lawfully present in the UK or being granted entry clearance, or leave to enter or remain, at the same time.
(e) Where the Tier 1 Migrant is applying for entry clearance or leave to remain at the same time as the applicant, the amount of funds available to the applicant must be in addition to the level of funds required separately of the Tier 1 Migrant.
(ea) In all cases, the funds in question must be available to:
(i) the applicant, or
(ii) where he is applying as the partner of a Tier 1 Migrant, either to him or to that Tier 1 Migrant, or
(iii) where he is applying as the child of a Tier 1 Migrant, either to him, to the Tier 1 Migrant or to the child's other parent who is Lawfully present in the UK or being granted entry clearance, or leave to enter or remain, at the same time at the date of the application and must have been available to that person for a period of time set out in the guidance specifying the specified documents for the purposes of Appendix E.
(f) The applicant must provide the specified documents.
vighneshsawant wrote:Hi,
I have a two bank accounts as
a) SBI bank account type - current account, newly started from 7th August 08. It is to be used for maintenance of funds for 3 months.
b) ICICI bank account type - saving account running for 2 years. It is to be used for showing salary credit.
However, as per BHC reply, it is mentioned that current account should be more than 6 months old and must show salary credits.
In this regard, can anybody please help me to sort out above issue. Will above two accounts can be acceptable to BHC?
Warm regards
Vighnesh
BHC reply is as mentioned below for reference
"Sir,
As a general rule each single applicant will be required to produce evidence that they have £2,800 at their disposal. This money should be immediately available in sterling in the UK or there should be formal authority to transfer it to the UK. The funds should be in the applicant's name or in a joint account with a married, unmarried or civil partner. If it is in a savings account, the funds must have been held for at least 3 months. Should the money be in a current account the account must have been active for at least 6 months and show regular salary or other income in line with the applicant's stated occupation. If the money is held in trust it must be at the applicant's disposal and not administered by others.
Applicants must provide documentary evidence detailing the source of any funds that have entered their account(s) within the last 3 months, for example fixed deposits, receipts and/or legal documents relating to the sale of assets.
This is a mandatory requirement and the chances of relaxation are very remote.
Yours faithfully
Casework Section
British Deputy High Commission, Chennai
Visa Services
UK Border Agency
