People with partners from overseas have described how visa costs and rules made it seem “impossible” to live in the UK together.
Megan Gardner, from Brighton, said she had to save for years and worry about every expense to afford the visa so her long-term French boyfriend could be with her in the UK. uk spouse visa requirements
Under rules implemented by the previous government, British or settled citizens must earn at least £29,000 a year or have £88,500in savings if they want to bring their foreign partner to the country.
A Home Office spokesperson said respect for family life needed to be balanced with the UK’s economic stability.
They added further changes to the spouse visa were paused pending an independent review. construction company Dorking