Quote Originally Posted by Terpe View Post
Firstly we need to understand that the relevant minimum income level will apply at every application stage:-
- entry clearance
- leave to remain/further leave to remain
- indefinite leave to remain (settlement).

Where children are also sponsored, the relevant higher level will apply until the migrant partner qualifies for settlement (ILR), even if the child turns 18 before then.

The financial requirement will not apply to a child who is a British citizen.
Thankyou Terpe that's good to know - at least our children will be UK citizens even though my wife won't be for 5 years