ECAA Dependant ILR Application (March 2027) - Financial Requirement and Change of Status Question

Hi everyone,

​I am looking for some clarity regarding my spouse's upcoming ILR (Settlement) application as an ECAA Dependant, specifically regarding the financial requirements and a recent change in my employment status.

​Here is our timeline and current situation:

1. ​My Status (Sponsor): I arrived in the UK on a tourist visa in Feb 2020 and switched to ECAA (Ankara Agreement) Business person within the UK. My visa was granted in August 2020. I successfully obtained my ILR on 30th October 2025.
2. ​Dependants' Status: My spouse and 3 daughters arrived in the UK on 17/01/2022 under ECAA Family Reunion. My 3 daughters were granted ILR alongside me on 30th October 2025. However, my spouse could not apply at that time as she had not completed her 5-year residency requirement.
3. ​Change of Employment: After receiving my ILR, I closed my ECAA business in November 2025. I currently work as an employee for 24 hours/week (net weekly pay: £287.40). My spouse started a part-time job in May 2026, working 8 hours/week (net weekly pay: £102.00).
4. ​Benefits & Housing: I receive Universal Credit (joint claim, but my spouse is strictly excluded due to her 'no public funds' condition). We also own our home with a mortgage (£489/month) and pay Council Tax (£127/month).
5. ​Upcoming Application: My spouse will complete her 5 years on 17th January 2027 and we plan to submit her ILR application around March 2027.

​My Questions:

1. ​Since I closed my ECAA business post-ILR and we now receive Universal Credit, will my spouse be subject to any financial requirement or "Adequate Maintenance" test for her ILR application under Appendix ECAA Settlement?
2. ​Does my current employment status (24 hours/week as an employee) or our UC claim pose any risk to her application?
3. ​Apart from KoLL (B1 English + Life in the UK) and cohabitation documents (mortgage, council tax, bills), what specific financial documents (if any) do we need to provide?

​Thank you so much for your guidance!