173 Sponsor and Income Test
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Hi all,
Dad has applied for 173 and I am his sponsor.
As this is a temp visa do I need to "pass" an income test to prove I can financially support him when his visa is finally granted?
Also do I need to provide an assurance of support?
Many thanks for any advice xxx
Dad has applied for 173 and I am his sponsor.
As this is a temp visa do I need to "pass" an income test to prove I can financially support him when his visa is finally granted?
Also do I need to provide an assurance of support?
Many thanks for any advice xxx
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