What the New Settlement Proposals Mean for Spouses and Dependants of British Citizens and BN(O) Holders
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- spouse visa
- Nov 21
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The UK Government’s new Command Paper, A Fairer Pathway to Settlement, sets out major proposed reforms to the settlement (ILR) system. However, the paper specifically states that spouses and dependants of British citizens, as well as dependants under the BN(O) route, are not included in this consultation. This means that, for now, your existing settlement
Read MoreUK Family Visa Income Threshold Could Be Lowered, Migration Advisory Committee Warns Against £38,700 Plan
- By: Sincere Immigration
- spouse visa
- Jun 11
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The UK’s Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) has published a report advising the government on potential changes to the minimum income requirement (MIR) for family visas. The report suggests that the previously proposed plan to raise the MIR to £38,700—originally intended to match the skilled worker route—should be scrapped. Key Points from the Report: The current
Read MoreUK Unmarried Partner Visa Approved Without 2 years Cohabitation – How We Did It?
- By: Sincere Immigration
- unmarried partner
- Apr 3
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The unmarried partner visa is a category with a relatively high refusal rate namely due to the Home Office being unsatisfied that the couple’s relationship is genuine and subsisting. A common reason for refusal in this respect is the absence of cohabitation for at least two years. Here is a successful case of an Unmarried
Read MoreUK Halts Increase of Family Visa Income Threshold to £38,700 Pending Review!
- By: Sincere Immigration
- spouse visa
- Aug 2
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The UK originally planned to raise the family visa income threshold from £29,000 to £38,700 by early 2025. However, Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has announced that to balance family life and economic benefits, the threshold will remain at £29,000 until a comprehensive review of the family visa policy is completed. Previously, the income requirement was
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