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Open Reduce spouse visa income requirement from £29k to £20k

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Lower the spouse-visa income requirement to £20,000 to reflect real UK wages. We ask the Government to protect the right of British citizens to live with their families, uphold the UK’s principles of fairness and family unity, and ensure immigration rules do not contradict those values.

We believe the current £29,000 minimum income requirement stops many British citizens from living with their spouses, despite paying tax and contributing to the UK. It can cause emotional, social and financial harm and pushes people to work excessive hours, affecting health and wellbeing. We believe a £20,000 requirement better reflects real incomes, supports a healthy work–life balance and aligns immigration rules with the UK’s values of fairness and family life..

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