: Yes, the amount of money has been for my bank account for several months. Of course, there were many transactions but still 500k at the end of each month. Some Embassies want to see more than 1 month of funds to avoid applicants borrowing money for a week or a short while just to qualify for DTV.
Nowadays, it's very difficult to get a non-o volunteer visa. Previously, the main applicant can bring the spouse and children (under 18) as dependants. Not sure if the rules have changed.