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immigration2 years ago

UK Home Office Reverses Family Visa Salary Threshold Increase, Sparks Chaos

The UK Home Office has reversed its plans to increase the salary threshold for family visas from £18,600 to £38,700, following backlash. Instead, the threshold will now be raised to £29,000 in spring 2024, with no timeline set for the higher threshold. The change aims to reduce the number of people coming to the UK, but critics argue that it could restrict British citizens with foreign partners more than migrant workers. Home Secretary James Cleverly believes the government's plans will reduce net migration by 300,000 people per year, while opponents criticize the lack of coordination and consultation in the decision-making process.

via Sky News|
#family-visa#home-office#immigration
immigration2 years ago

UK Government Revises Family Visa Salary Threshold Amid Backlash and Chaos

The UK government has reversed its plans to increase the salary threshold for Britons bringing family members to the country to £38,700, instead setting it at £29,000 initially with further increases at unspecified dates. The change comes after pressure to tighten controls on legal migration due to record levels of people coming to the UK. The Home Office has confirmed that those renewing a family visa will not have to meet the new earnings threshold, and the Liberal Democrats have criticized the planned £38,700 threshold as "unworkable."

via BBC.com|
#family-visa#government#immigration
immigration2 years ago

UK Home Office Faces Backlash and Chaos Over U-Turn on Family Visa Salary Threshold

The UK Home Office has reversed its decision to immediately raise the minimum salary requirement for British nationals bringing foreign family members to the UK, instead opting to raise it incrementally to £29,000 before eventually reaching £38,700. The sudden policy change without consultation has been criticized by opposition parties, with Labour accusing the government of chaos. While the revised threshold is still higher than the previous requirement of £18,600, it partially addresses concerns over the impact on families. The original change was expected to contribute to a reduction in annual migration numbers, but also faced legal challenges and public backlash. The lack of detail in the revised proposal has further fueled criticism.

via The Guardian|
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immigration2 years ago

The Impact of UK's Family Visa Crackdown on Indian Family Plans and Marriage Proposals

The UK government is implementing a major increase in the minimum salary threshold for British nationals and permanent residents applying to bring family members to the UK. Starting from March/April next year, the threshold will jump from GBP 18,600 to GBP 38,700 annually. This move is expected to impact many Indian families, as Indians make up the second-highest cohort under the Family Visa category. The steep hike in the income threshold will particularly affect lower-income British citizens, women, and younger people. The new measures have raised concerns about rushed marriages and the quality of care provided by overseas care workers. Indian industry and student groups have warned of unintended consequences and skilled Indians choosing alternate economies.

via NDTV|
#family-visa#immigration#indian-families
immigration-policy2 years ago

UK Implements New Measures to Reduce Legal Immigration

The UK government has announced changes to visa requirements aimed at reducing net migration. Starting next spring, the minimum salary for a skilled worker visa will increase to £38,700 per year, with exemptions for health and care workers and those on national pay scales. The minimum income requirement for family visas will also rise to £38,700 per year, impacting lower-income groups. Overseas care workers will no longer be able to bring their families to the UK. The 20% salary discount for shortage occupation list jobs will be scrapped, and the healthcare surcharge will rise to £1,035. Additionally, the government is reviewing the graduate visa route to prevent abuse of the system.

via BBC.com|
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