UK immigration

[Zippy1992]

Hi everyone, I am an English born British citizen and have recently married my Mexican wife.
We are in the process of applying for a visa but can not find information as to whether or not work paid (tied housing) can count towards a financial requirement as this makes up a large portion of my wages.
Can anybody shed some light on this?
Thanks in advance.
Christian

[CR001]

What do mean by "work paid (tied housing)" ?

Whst is yoyr annual wage income?

[Zippy1992]

My income is £13000 a year, with the job however I am am contractually given a house. My employer pays £6250 a year for this house in rent. Can this count towards a financial threshold. I.e if I was earning £18600 a year I would have to pay rent bringing my wages down to £12350 a year. Whereas now they are worth around £19250 a year.

[CR001]

Do you get the money or just the house? Does the rent amount feature on your payslips?

[Zippy1992]

I get the house rather than the money it doesn't appear on payslips but is set out into contract.

[CR001]

Then it appears you cannot use it. You have to show and prove monetary income with bank statements and corresponding payslips to meet the financial requirement minimum of £18,600.

[intellect1]

Is it mentioned in your contract letter. I mean you must have a contract letter/appointment letter that should state your salary + benefits(accomodation/house provided). If its documented then shouldn't be any problem.

Its my personal opinion and I am not an expert so wait for their opinion as well.