00:00UK Family Visa Rules Under Review
00:05What Migrants Should Know in 2025
00:09The UK's immigration policies for families and skilled workers have been under constant scrutiny.
00:18After the Conservatives' steep income requirements sparked outrage,
00:23the new Labour government has initiated a review that could bring relief to many families.
00:28This blog explores the current visa rules and what may change in 2025.
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00:58In this video, we break down the current UK Family Visa Rules and salary thresholds,
01:04review recent Conservative measures tightening dependent visa access,
01:09examine Labour's 2025 review alongside the Migration Advisory Committee's role,
01:15and assess the implications for international law and human rights.
01:20Watch till the end to grasp how these changes could affect your family's migration plans and legal protections.
01:31Let's begin with current UK Family Visa Rules and salary thresholds.
01:38British citizens or residents wishing to sponsor a partner must currently earn at least £29,000 annually,
01:47up from the previous £18,600.
01:51The threshold was set to rise further to £38,700.
01:56But Labour halted this increase after forming the new government in 2024.
02:04Next, we examine Conservative measures on dependent visas.
02:10Under the earlier government, only specific professions like health and social care were exempt from the salary requirement.
02:18However, social care workers from abroad are now barred from bringing family dependents,
02:23despite being in high demand across the UK.
02:29Then we move to Labour's 2025 review and the role of the Migration Advisory Committee.
02:39The Migration Advisory Committee, in its June 2025 update, proposed lowering the income threshold to between £24,000 and £28,000,
02:50arguing this range balances family unity and economic impact.
02:55It criticised linking family visa thresholds to skilled worker salary levels,
03:01calling it legally questionable under Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights.
03:08Following that, we explore the impact on international law and human rights.
03:17Mack stated that the family visa system serves a different objective from the skilled worker route,
03:22and urged the government to avoid policies that could violate the right to family life.
03:27The committee emphasised that decisions must be evidence-based,
03:31focusing on family wellbeing and taxpayer costs.
03:38Before we end, let's do the conclusion of today's video update.
03:44As the UK considers adjusting family visa rules, many await a more compassionate and legally sound framework.
03:53Labour's review may offer hope to families separated by strict income thresholds.
03:58Keep an eye on official updates as policy shifts continue to reshape immigration pathways.
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