Spouse Visa / Repeat Visitor Visa

[Steve1177]

Hi. Just joined. ���� Recently married a filipina lady. So confused with info re applying for spouse visa.

I'm self employed. How much do I need to be earning gross/net to bring wife and maybe her 2 kids??

I receive Working Tax Credits, is this allowed? I brought wife on a 6 month visitor visa. Can I do the same again? If so, does there have to be a certain gap in between?

Thanks anyone.
Steve

[Terpe]

Hi Steve, welcome aboard Filipino UK

[Terpe]

Depends how many children will need to apply for a visa. British citizens do not need to apply for a visa.

The Financial Requirement is the same for Employed or Self Employed and is for GROSS TAXABLE annual income.

The income level to be shown is:-
- Partner with no children – £18,600.
- 1 child in addition to the partner – £22,400.
- 2 children in addition to the partner – £24,800.

Benefits such as Pension Credit, Housing benefit,
Council Tax Benefit, Child benefit, Working Tax credits etc cannot be counted towards the income requirement.

[Terpe]

?.... I brought wife on a 6 month visitor visa. Can I do the same again? If so does there have to be a certain gap in between?

Thanks anyone.
Steve

VAT1.5 Frequency and duration of visits

There is no restriction on the number of visits a person may make to the UK nor any requirement that a specified time must elapse between successive visits. However, the Immigration Rules state that the applicant must show that they do not intend to live in the UK for extended periods through frequent and successive visits. An ECO must consider the reason for a series of visits with only brief intervals outside the UK between each visit. The ECO must consider the purpose of the visit against the time elapsed between visits and the duration of previous visits to the UK.

There is no Rule that states a visitor can only remain in the UK for 6 out of any 12 months, but an ECO must examine the pattern and frequency of visits to see that it does not amount to de facto residence.

The visit visa is low cost so always worth a try.
Just remember there's always a risk especially for spouse.
Being granted once doesn't mean being granted again.

Good luck

[Michael Parnham]

Welcome to the Forum Steve, good luck for the future and keep us updated with your progress. Plenty of guidance available here!

[Terpe]

Benefits such as Pension Credit, Housing benefit,
Council Tax Benefit, Child benefit, Working Tax credits etc cannot be counted towards the income requirement.

Forgot to clarify that although such benefits cannot be counted towards the income level for visa application, All benefits to which you are entitled remain payable to you.
Your wife cannot claim in her own name though and you need to be careful just how much you claim through your spouse being present.
Suggest you search the forum for more info on Public Funds.

[Steve1177]

Thanks for your reply terpe. Would it prevent a visa being granted though because getting credits etc. I did show my earnings over 19,000 last year.