Maintenance funds for Dependent of Tier -1 General Visa

[ramana2uk]

I am in UK from less than 1 year on Tier 1 General Migrant Visa.
I have applied dependent visa for my wife and child (2.11 years old) on 25th July 2011. Entry clearance officer rejected my visa, stating insufficient funds in my account.
I have maintained the funds in bank in UK of GBP 1600 (for my self) + 1600 ( for my wife) + 1600 (for my child) = 4800 GBP.
As per my understanding, as per the pbs policy guidelines these funds are more than sufficient.
Now I wanted to appeal against the decision taken. Please confirm me whether I am correct or not and also suggest me how I need to proceed.

Thanks in Advance.

[thisismahesh]

my application is also rejected for same reason. Did you appeal ? can you let me know what you done next..

[Lucapooka]

You don't need to show maintenance for the PBS migrant if you are not all applying at the same time (even though you've actually shown maintenance for the PBS migrant, which makes your refusal even more bizarre!)

(e) Where the Relevant Points Based System Migrant is applying for entry clearance or leave to remain at the same time as the applicant, the amount of funds available to the applicant must be in addition to the level of funds required separately of the Relevant Points Based System Migrant

See similar discussion. Your appeal should cite Appendix E of the immigration rules.

http://www.immigrationboards.com/viewto ... highlight=

[thisismahesh]

thanks for replying., now i am planning to appeal in India. Can any one let me know how much time they take to come back with a decision. thanks

[Lucapooka]

It could take six months if the ECM review (the first stage of the appeal) does not agree that is was a mistake to refuse. If the ECM review agrees that it was a mistake it could be done in 8 weeks.

[reddybbn]

Sorry to ask you this question...but we are more confused from your statment.

do you know anybody who got the dependant visa without showing maintainence funds for main applicant??