New to visa system partner older than working age.please could you advise

Hi, newbie not familiar with usa to uk immigration system. Partner is over 70 so not sure what income rules apply and saving rules apply.

Check list of requirements and type of visa to apply for on the basis we wi'll marry in future would be really helpful

My circumstances are cannot work due to neuro illness. Fighting for PIP but so far only eligible for ESA. No current savings .

Direction  to look at which visa and requirements much appreciated ro start us correctly in this process. Many thanks

Which one of you is the UKC?  Which one is the USC?

 Sorry . I'm in UK . Older partner from usa .

Hi, newbie not familiar with usa to uk immigration system. Partner is over 70 so not sure what income rules apply and saving rules apply.

Check list of requirements and type of visa to apply for on the basis we wi'll marry in future would be really helpful

My circumstances are cannot work due to neuro illness. Fighting for PIP but so far only eligible for ESA. No current savings .

Direction  to look at which visa and requirements much appreciated ro start us correctly in this process. Many thanks

Hello and welcome. 

In order to be exempt from the financial requirements, you would have to be in receipt of one of the following benefits.


Carer’s Allowance.

Disability Living Allowance.

Severe Disablement Allowance.

Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit.

Attendance Allowance.

Personal Independence Payment.

Armed Forces Independence Payment or Guaranteed Income Payment under the   
Armed Forces Compensation Scheme.

Constant Attendance Allowance, Mobility Supplement or War Disablement Pension
under the War Pensions Scheme. 

And further, you would actually have to either marry first in another country and apply directly for the spouse visa or apply for the fiance visa and be prepared to marry within 6 months.

https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/525708/Appendix_FM_1_7_Financial_Requirement.pdf

Alternatively if you have savings (can be yours, USC, or combined of £62,500), you can qualify.   

Here is some more reading material. You can study up on the visa requirements while you are waiting for your PIP to come through! 


https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/maintenance-and-accommodation-maa/maintenance-and-accommodation-maa--2

https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/452964/IDI_Adequate_Maintenance_and_Accommodation_Part_8_Annex_F.pdf

https://www.gov.uk/join-family-in-uk/overview

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/usa-apply-for-a-uk-visa/apply-for-a-uk-visa-in-the-usa 

Give this a bit of a read, and we'll be happy to help with your specific questions.

If USC has a pension that can be used to meet the financial requirement for a spouse visa under category E.

Thankyou so much . I now have a starting point x

In order to be exempt from the financial requirements, you would have to be in receipt of one of the following benefits.

The Police disabillity pension is being added to that list, it was in the last lot of immigration changes.