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UK Visa Income Threshold Cut: Impact on Families

6/12/2025

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The Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) proposes a reduction of the UK partner visa income threshold from £29,000 to between £23,000 and £25,000, emphasizing the need for family support and human rights compliance. This shift could raise net migration by 1-3%. Advocates are pushing for the complete elimination of the income requirement, highlighting its detrimental effects on families, particularly children.

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The Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) proposes a reduction of the UK partner visa income threshold from £29,000 to between £23,000 and £25,000, emphasizing the need for family support and human rights compliance. This shift could raise net migration by 1-3%. Advocates are pushing for the complete elimination of the income requirement, highlighting its detrimental effects on families, particularly children.