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[andy222]

Basically they are making it more difficult for foreigners to get into the country.

[lastlid]

In short, the government’s proposals include:
· defining more clearly what constitutes a genuine and continuing marriage, to help identify sham and forced marriages;
· introducing a new minimum income threshold for sponsors of partners and dependents, to ensure that family migrants are adequately supported as a basis for integration;
· extending the probationary period before partners can apply for settlement in the UK from 2 years to 5 years, to test that relationships are genuine and to encourage integration into British life;
· requiring partners and adult dependents aged under 65 to demonstrate that they can understand everyday English (B1 level on the Common European Framework for Languages) when they apply for settlement;
· exploring the case for making 'sham' a lawful impediment to marriage in England and Wales, and for giving the authorities the power to delay a marriage where sham is suspected;
· working closely with local authorities to ensure that vulnerable people are not forced into marriage;
· reviewing the full right of appeal for family visitor visas, and inviting views on whether there are circumstances (beyond race discrimination and human rights grounds) in which an appeal right should be retained.

[andy222]

Read on lastlid. Thats not all of it.

[Arthur Little]

· extending the probationary period before partners can apply for settlement in the UK from 2 years to 5 years, to test that relationships are genuine and to encourage integration into British life;

So WHAT'S new about the proposals you've listed? most of THEM are ALREADY in force - apart from the one I've quoted above?

... oh well ... if that one's implemented, it'll allow married couples 3 more years to save up for ILR!

[lastlid]

So WHAT'S new about the proposals you've listed? ... most of THEM are ALREADY in force - apart from the one I've quoted above?

Arthur, I posted the list as I was passed it by someone that I know, but in response to Andy's above post. Hopefully, crossfingers, my good wife's visa will have been well and truly approved before things get a little more difficult.

These are just proposals just now eh?

[andy222]

Good for you lastlid. But these will be in force when my wife wants to come here. I dont know how i will stand.

[Arthur Little]

Arthur, I posted the list as I was passed it by someone that I know, but in response to Andy's above post. Hopefully, crossfingers, my good wife's visa will have been well and truly approved before things get a little more difficult.

These are just proposals just now eh?

Yes ... I know. And you're absolutely right ... they ARE just proposals, and will have NO bearing on your good lady's application. ... NONE whatsoever!

But such measures - regardless of how unpopular they're likely to prove with the likes of us - have a nasty habit of being approved remarkably quickly ... whenever there's government involvement. So we're indebted to you for posting them here ... since doubtless it won't be too long before they do affect subsequent applicants.

[andy222]

Yes ... I know. And you're absolutely right ... they ARE just proposals, and will have NO bearing whatsoever on your wife's application.

Are you a gambling man Arthur? I bet you it will have a bearing on my future wifes application. We will wait till the closing date on this matter which is 6th October and we will see. Dont get me wrong I have a job and a monthly income but lets see what limit the government put on it.