the 18,600 limit - can the spouse's income ever be counted?

[st pauli]

I mean obviously I know it does not count for the fiancee visa (it wouldn't be a UK income anyway) and I think also not for the spouse visa, but what about when applying for FLR, or AFTER a spouse visa is granted - is it combined income that counts after that point, or is it still a case that the settled person's solo income must not ever drop below £18,600?

I suppose what I'm asking is does the settled person/citizen have to remain earning at least £18,600 all the way until their spouse gets granted indefinite leave to remain? Or is there a point where 'household income' between both partners becomes the measure instead...

[Greenie]

As long as the migrant spouse is in the with permission to work his or her income can be included.

[st pauli]

Has anyone got an answer as to whether you can apply with two jobs under Category A (six months with the same employer) yet?