Robbo55

Hello,

We are in the process of applying for the UK Settlement Visa for my Australian husband.

We just yesterday received an email from the Manilla processing centre which states they require additional supporting documents and to simplify our calculation of cash savings and non salaried income as the Entry clearance Officer is "not satisfied that we qualify via financial category".

It's all very vague. Has anyone had experience of this request or has anyone any tips on how to best present the information?

We are very anxious.

Katie

Robbo55

I ought to add that we strongly believe that we do meet the requirement through some cash savings plus a couple of non salaried income sources.

SanDiegogirl

They need proof that you have the savings as stated, where it came from and how long you have held it; statements, receipts, periodic account documents should suffice to give this information.

For non salaried income again documents showing where the money has come from, bank statements, receipts. e.g. if you say you have rental income, the leasing agreement, bank statements showing the amounts being deposited every month, your receipts to the tenants.

As the letter says the Entry Officer cannot understand the figures and does not think you qualify.

Robbo55

Thanks SanDiegogirl.

We believe we have submitted all documentation that we can think of.

We did attempt to summarise the calculation of non-salaried income and cash savings on one sheet of paper too but perhaps we need to simplify this further for them and include the approximate exchange rate of the date of submissions.

In terms of rental income, the guidance notes indicate that rent is before any management fees or expenses and are therefore shown as gross in our calculations and rental statements but would be net in our bank statements for example. So wonder if that has caused a confusion.