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    Quote Originally Posted by grahamw48 View Post

    IMHO each case should be treated on its own merits to ensure fairness, even though as with passport control () the processing may take a little longer.

    The ECO already has the necessary facts and figures to hand.
    I agree. The system needs to be more thorough and fairer. But for that I imagine they would want to charge more, maybe...


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    Quote Originally Posted by Terpe View Post
    Again from the report:-

    The current maintenance requirement assesses the post-tax income after housing costs of the sponsor‟s family against an income threshold based on Income Support. As outlined in Chapter 2, the income threshold (post-tax after deducting housing costs) for a two-adult family, representing the case where a lone spouse/partner joins a sponsor, is £105.95 per week.
    In the current maintenance requirement, housing costs are deducted from the sponsor‟s family‟s income, while in Chapter 4 we assumed that no such deduction was made. We make two assumptions regarding housing costs, which are:-
    - first, that housing costs are zero; and
    - second, as in Chapter 4, that housing costs are £119 per week (i.e. £100 per week in rent plus £19 per week in Council Tax).

    Combining the assumptions given above allows us to compare the range for the income threshold that we recommended above with the threshold under the current maintenance requirement:-

    - Under the assumption that housing costs are zero, the equivalent current gross income threshold would be £5,500 per year.
    - Under the assumption that housing costs are £119 per week, the equivalent current post-tax income threshold is £224.95 per week (i.e. £105.95 plus £119). The equivalent current gross income threshold is therefore £264 per week, or £13,700 per year.

    Has anyone else noticed how many times they used the words assume or assumption,
    So how i figure it they have not used any stats or calculations just assumptions,
    and we all know that assumption is the mother of all ups now dont we boys and girls


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    Quote Originally Posted by RickyR View Post

    It added that while 94 per cent of those based in the UK with a spouse abroad wanted their partner to join them, half earned less than £20,100 and three quarters earned less than £30,500.
    The Institute for Public Policy Research warned that if the Government accepted the proposals and went ahead with the policy, 'it is likely to be challenged in the courts'


    Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/arti...#ixzz1dw8m60Mi
    And this folks is why it won't get through

    Ignore the sabre rattling or lip service, whatever you want to call it and enjoy your Christmas.
    Last edited by gWaPito; 20th November 2011 at 22:04. Reason: Postin on the hoof


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    Anyone taking bets on this?


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    Quote Originally Posted by andy222 View Post
    Anyone taking bets on this?
    Don't worry, it won't happen. Look at what Joe said...2nd post I believe.

    Its comical, beyond words.


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    I wish I had your confidence mate.


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    Quote Originally Posted by andy222 View Post
    I wish I had your confidence mate.
    To be honest I also thought that in terms of 'Human Rights' it would be very difficult for the govt to introduce these restrictions.

    I'm not wanting to be negative, and maybe I'm making 2+2=5 but look here:-
    http://filipinaroses.com/showthread....ht=#post324465

    The govt are set to implement some changes to 'Human Rights' laws that most people in UK would strongly support.
    The words be careful what you wish for come to mind when linking human rights with UK immigration rules.
    Or are the govt not that smart?


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    One thing though terpe I may be wrong but I have not seen anything about it on tv. It seems like they are keeping this one very quiet.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Terpe View Post
    To be honest I also thought that in terms of 'Human Rights' it would be very difficult for the govt to introduce these restrictions.

    I'm not wanting to be negative, and maybe I'm making 2+2=5 but look here:-
    http://filipinaroses.com/showthread....ht=#post324465


    Or are the govt not that smart?
    Going by past performance they have the combined intelligence of 650 Amoebae.


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    Quote Originally Posted by John_10 View Post
    Hi RickyR...Is this already implemented? Because my husband he earned £8 per hour. We are more worried coz I didnt apply yet my visa. Thanks for posting this important topic. We want only more on clarification.
    That means we should get the visa approval before this so-called solution will be implemented!


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    Ask any Brit ... and you'll find a high percentage in FAVOUR of measures to curb immigration - simply because they're unlikely to be affected by them to the extent that most of our membership is - and therein lies the rub!


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    Quote Originally Posted by Arthur Little View Post
    Ask any Brit ... and you'll find a high percentage in FAVOUR of measures to curb immigration - simply because they're unlikely to be affected by them to the extent that most of our membership is - and therein lies the rub!
    I think you have hit the nail on the head, Arthur. And that is why it will never be dealt with in a fair way.


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    Quote Originally Posted by jlags90 View Post
    That means we should get the visa approval before this so-called solution will be implemented!
    Hi. If possible, yes. As we just don't know what will happen next. I am guessing there will be a larger than normal number of applications going in before the changes are implemented, so all the more reason to get the application in soon. If it was me I would try and get my application in very much sooner than later, if I could.


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    Well lastlid I think Maricris has read your post she is and bending my ears to sort out quickly.
    Make sence to apply as soon as poss as we dont know whats going to happen.


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    Quote Originally Posted by John_10 View Post
    Well lastlid I think Maricris has read your post she is and bending my ears to sort out quickly.
    Make sence to apply as soon as poss as we dont know whats going to happen.
    Hi. I dont mean to create panic. If I have then I apologise. But if you can then I would say go ahead as soon you can.


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    Quote Originally Posted by lastlid View Post
    Hi. I dont mean to create panic. If I have then I apologise. But if you can then I would say go ahead as soon you can.
    Sorry, but I would agree. Sooner is going to to much better than later.
    No-one really knows for sure but the 'writing is on the wall', so to speak.

    I would advise anyone now, with all the issues around us get your applications lodged before end of March 2012 unless you are very sure of your position.
    Plenty of info on the threads/posts here for review. Make up your mind.


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    Blimey, we haven't even met yet !


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    Quote Originally Posted by Terpe View Post
    Sorry, but I would agree. Sooner is going to to much better than later.
    No-one really knows for sure but the 'writing is on the wall', so to speak.
    also visa prices will probably increase on the 2 April 2012
    http://www.filipinouk.com/forum/image.php?type=sigpic&userid=870&dateline=1270312908


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    http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-15758588

    Applications for spouse/partner visa by nationality, 2010

    Pakistan: 6,460 (16% of total)
    India: 3,940 (10%)
    US: 2,490 (6%)
    Nepal: 2,050 (5%)
    Bangladesh: 1,670 (4%)
    Thailand: 1,605 (4%)
    Philippines: 1,385 (3%)
    Turkey: 1,260 (3%)
    Nigeria: 1,150 (3%)
    S Africa: 1,105 (3%)



    Nepal 5% whats going on here then usa double the number from the phils..
    http://www.filipinouk.com/forum/image.php?type=sigpic&userid=870&dateline=1270312908


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    Your not creating panic with us lastlid just trying to get the wife going... Hi Sweetheart But with all the uncertainty..and with what Joe said visa prices going up. Apply as soon as we can.


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    Quote Originally Posted by joebloggs View Post
    also visa prices will probably increase on the 2 April 2012
    ... it'll be April 1 if they DON'T !


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    Quote Originally Posted by Arthur Little View Post
    ... it'll be April 1 if they DON'T !
    they done it on the 1st in the past, but the first working day of April is the 2nd
    http://www.filipinouk.com/forum/image.php?type=sigpic&userid=870&dateline=1270312908


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    Yes. We know something is going to happen around that date and it aint going to be a 50% discount or buy one get one free or anything like that.
    Last edited by lastlid; 22nd November 2011 at 09:53. Reason: Correction


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    I believe these plans to be wrong and will only impact on the genuine couples such as myself. I do agree that the family route is being abused but don't ruin genuine couples a right to be a couple. Despite the abuse there is genuine couple out there.


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    A price hike won't make any difference for the demand for visas.

    You only got to look at the prices of visas of yesteryear and still the demand increases.

    Like coffin nails and booze, people will find the money.


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    Does this proposal only affects spousal visa? or it also affects EEA?


    and by the way RickyR you mentioned the real problem is the welfare state... so what exactly is the problem with the welfare state?


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    Quote Originally Posted by brokenpieces View Post
    Does this proposal only affects spousal visa? or it also affects EEA?


    and by the way RickyR you mentioned the real problem is the welfare state... so what exactly is the problem with the welfare state?
    no the gov can not discriminate against Europeans only its own citizens can it victimize

    nothing wrong with the welfare state, its people that abuse it are the problem
    http://www.filipinouk.com/forum/image.php?type=sigpic&userid=870&dateline=1270312908


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    hmmm ok... too bad... yeah kinda lame abusing the benefits... it would be ok if there's really good reason to use it but just to make money out of it really lame..... well I just read about that link regarding this news..... LOL maybe England will no longer be England but Ingland :P coz they might get outnumbered by the Indians since they are migrating there yearly wow 4000? seriously? Well if only I speak a different language fluently like maybe Spanish or French or Italian maybe I'll just ask my husband to go to those country but since the only other language I can speak better is English then oh well......other english speaking countries like Canada, USA, Australia hmmmm well we will both need VISA in UK I am the only one who needs it he doesn't need one so.... and we won't be able to visit his parents and grandmas that often coz those other english speaking country are far from his country and I want to see Harry Potter hahahahahahaha
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