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[lesleym]

I am in the UK, my partner currently lives in Greece but is originally from Pakistan, so needs a visa if he wants to join me in the UK.

My income is less than the £18600 required so I know I need around £22k in savings.

I have 2 questions:

Firstly, if I got money from a friend/family to help with my savings, I read it needs to be a gift and not a loan. Does this also mean I could not get a bank loan either? I am aware I need to have the money in my account for 6 months.

Secondly, if I managed to find a job for my partner for when he comes here. and have this offer in writing, could it be taken into account for towards the £18600 total?

Thanks

[Victoria]

First question - have you been in Greece with him?

[lesleym]

yes but only for 2 visits, the first time was for 4 days and the second was for 3 days. I am going over for another 4 days at the end of December.

We met in Greece when I was on holiday there and he was working at the place I was staying. His job finished at the end of September as the summer
season closed and he is currently looking for another job but has not found anything so far.

[Gentleman of Leisure]

lesleym, on 27 November 2012 - 10:41 PM, said:

Secondly, if I managed to find a job for my partner for when he comes here. and have this offer in writing, could it be taken into account for towards the £18600 total?

No.

[Victoria]

And the money must be a gift not a loan.

[lesleym]

thank you for your replies. So basically we need to save the required amount then wait 6 before he can apply, or I have to get a 2nd job then wait 6 months? I assume me having a 2nd job is ok as long as I have paylips and bank statements as evidence?

[Victoria]

Yes to all.