The maintenance requirement for T2 can now be met by having the minimum bank balance for 3 months (the old way) *OR* (the new part) by a lump sum payment from the sponsor. But only if the sponsor has an "A" rating. For the second method, the 3 month requirement is waived, but the amount paid by the sponsor cannot be applied to the minimum balance for any dependents. This amendment becomes effective as soon as it is propagated, so watch their RSS feeds if it affects you.
Everybody clear on that?
Sometimes you can't make this stuff up.
