Rejected petition Stop the increase to the minimum income requirement for spouse visas

Britain has one of the harshest family migration policies in the world and yesterday the minimum income requirement [MIR] was doubled from £18,600 to £38,700. We must protect family life and family values. We ask that Parliament do not increase the figure to this unjustifiable amount.

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£38,700 is a threshold 75% of the UK don't earn so its clear only the wealthiest people can live as a family here.

Right now, a British person needs to show they earn at least £18,600 in order to get a visa for their family to live in the UK. It disproportionately affects women and young people, and creates single parent families. 65% of respondents to a survey conducted by Reunite Families UK said their child received a diagnosis of a mental health condition. Family life must be protected

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Date submitted 5 December 2023
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