Hi Alli. Thank you for your reply. Wow, very comprehensive, I appreciate it.

I still have two questions on my mind.

What if we do try and apply separately ? Is it possible/allowed, if we do both manage to get sponsorship from separate employers ? (bearing in mind that risk of losing the right to stay there as individuals)

And if we did go the route of me finding sponsorship and my wife obtaining residency through me - if I get the correct paperwork, how long would it take for her to get that residency through me, and also, would she be limited in what type of job or salary she was allowed in that status ?

Thanks.