Inviting A Family Member

[pinky22]

hi everyone, am here for some help

Am a british citizen, and am planning on inviting a family member to the UK for a visit. i had a baby in july and i would like her(my aunt) to come and spend some time with me as am on maternity leave and will have the time to take her around and spend time with her.

my question is
1, am claiming child benefit and tax credit...will it affect my application as am the one sponsoring her?
2, How much do i need to have in my account to prove i can sponsor her?
3, Will my maternity pay affect me while applying( As am not getting much) but i do have money in my accounts and alse i have some savings
4,What reason should i write for inviting her? the main reason am inviting her is to help me with the baby and also spend time with us and also to take her round as she has never visited UK before

thanks you all for your reply in advance.

[meats]

One thread is enough.

[pinky22]

sorry. how do i delect

[meats]

sorry. how do i delect

I don't think you can.

But in answer to your questions:

1) No
2) You should have £105 a week left over after paying rent and council tax.
3) Depends on how much savings you have and whether they are instantly accessible or not
4) Family member coming on holiday and to see her niece/nephew.

[pinky22]

Thanks for the help.
and yes i can access the cash anytime.
please do you know what documents i need to support my aunts application.
thank you

[meats]

Thanks for the help.
and yes i can access the cash anytime.
please do you know what documents i need to support my aunts application.
thank you

Bank statements showing that you can support her (assuming that you are the sponsor). Last 3 months minimum, ideally 6.

Accomodation proof and evidence that the property won't be overcrowded with her presence.

She will also need to provide evidence of her returning to her own country and not overstaying here, so evidence of family there, a job, property etc. If the ECO thinks that she will remain in the UK and not return then there's a good chance that her application will be rejected.

[pinky22]

thank u

[swadez]

May I ask by when do you wish her to be in the UK by... as I have heard horrific stories about application processing times going into months...