That's a good point, but I believe that only applies one we are living together as a couple under the same roof. As long as she's still technically resident in Washington, it shouldn't affect my ESA entitlement. Just for the sake of calculations, my total annual income as it stands is around £12,000 after tax.
Okay, with an income of £12,000 (just realised this is after tax though), the savings amount she would need to show is:
Savings required = £16,000 + [2.5 x (£18,600-£12,000)]
= £16,000 + [2.5 x £6,600]
= £16,000 + £16,500
= £32,500
Though you would need to use your exact annual income BEFORE TAX in place of the £12,000 figure in the calculation above.
Or if she does have at least £62,500, then she can apply using only the savings and there’s no need to mention or provide evidence of your income.
Normally, savings must have been held in full in the bank account for at least 6 months before applying for the visa, however, there’s a provision where the savings come from the sale of a house: as long as she owned her house at the beginning of the 6 months before the visa application date, she can apply as soon as the money is in her bank account without waiting 6 months. She will need to include the house deeds and sale paperwork to show where the money came from.
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