Hello Guys.

Does anyone have any idea of the possible income threshold rates IF and when they come into effect?


At present the sponsor should show that he earns atleast above the income support level.


The 'Income Support' rates - amounts for UK tax year 2011/2012 are £105.95 per week for a couple and £62.33 pounds per week for each dependent child.



Just want to get an idea of possible incomes needed for sponsors thinking about applying for their spouse and childrens visas in the future.

OF course nothing is for certain yet but if these proposals go into place then people would atleast have an idea.

I ready an this article a few months back but the info. provided is very little.
Hope someone can shed a little more light on this matter.

Poor to be banned from bringing spouses to the UK from overseas

Home Office proposes minimum income threshold for those wishing to bring a spouse, partner or dependents to the country

The government wants to introduce a new minimum income threshold for those looking to sponsor a spouse, partner or dependants to come to the UK.

Under the proposals the unemployed or those living on less than around £5,000 a year would be banned from doing so, while the probation period before spouses and partners can apply for settlement in Britain would be raised from two to five years.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2011/ju...mily-migration

Hope to get some replies on this one.