Maintenance fund...opening balance or closing balance

[mayana]

Dear member,

a typical bank statement sent by post every month has this format from a u.k bank;

1st month...12th of june-11th of july 2008
opening bal £600
paid in £xxxx
paid out £xxxx
closing bal £2200

2nd month...12th of july-11th of August 2008
opening bal £2200
paid in £xxxx
paid out £xxxx
closing bal £3300

3rd month...12th of August-11th of September 2008
opening bal £3300
paid in £xxxx
paid out £xxxx
closing bal £4300

1.From the analysis above do case worker consider opening balance or closing balance
2. if a bank statement is like this, is good to submit as proof of maintenance fund if not
pls adv

Mayana

[vinny]

Full details of these requirements are in the immigration rules at paragraph 245A-F of part 6a which you can find on the right side of this page. You must read the policy guidance before you apply under this category. You can download the guidance and application form from the Applying section.

What the documents must show

If you are applying from within the United Kingdom, the balance must show that you have had at least £800 in your account at all times over the three-month period.

If you are applying from outside the United Kingdom, the balance must show that you have had at least £2,800 in your account at all times over the three-month period.