UK Increases Family Visa Income Threshold by 55%: Rishi Sunak's New Immigration Policy
The UK government raised the minimum income threshold for sponsoring a family member's visa from 18,600 pounds to 29,000 pounds, an increase of over 55%.
This change, part of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's plan to reduce immigration levels, took effect immediately.
An additional increase to 38,700 pounds is scheduled for early next year.
The Home Secretary met his commitment to implement immigration system reforms following the announcement of student route tightening measures in May 2023.
The text discusses the issue of immigration being a major concern ahead of the UK's general elections this year, with the Conservative Party potentially facing a heavy defeat.
The party's new regulations are aimed at reducing "unsustainable and unfair levels of migration" and ensuring that those coming to the UK do not burden the taxpayer.
UK Interior Minister James Cleverly explained that the need for these changes arises from the strains caused by mass migration, and there is no easy solution to bring numbers down to acceptable levels for the British people.
The UK government is committed to protecting British workers and wages while allowing those moving to the UK to reunite with their families.
A revised income requirement has been introduced to ensure self-sufficiency for these families, with options to meet the threshold through savings or employment income.
An additional increase to 38,700 pounds is scheduled for early next year.
The Home Secretary met his commitment to implement immigration system reforms following the announcement of student route tightening measures in May 2023.
The text discusses the issue of immigration being a major concern ahead of the UK's general elections this year, with the Conservative Party potentially facing a heavy defeat.
The party's new regulations are aimed at reducing "unsustainable and unfair levels of migration" and ensuring that those coming to the UK do not burden the taxpayer.
UK Interior Minister James Cleverly explained that the need for these changes arises from the strains caused by mass migration, and there is no easy solution to bring numbers down to acceptable levels for the British people.
The UK government is committed to protecting British workers and wages while allowing those moving to the UK to reunite with their families.
A revised income requirement has been introduced to ensure self-sufficiency for these families, with options to meet the threshold through savings or employment income.
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