In 2012 in the United Kingdom, government changed the rules on spouse immigration. A british citizen sponsoring entry of their non-EU spouse must make a minimum of 18,600 pounds a year. They did this because they wanted to prevent a drain on the economy and an injustice to its taxpayers. “We welcome those who wish to make a life in the UK with their family, work hard and make a contribution. But family life must not be established here at the taxpayers expense. . .” said the Home Office Spokesperson. The documentary was really sad. I completely disagree with that law they passed. A woman who was interviewed told a story about how her mother was sick with cancer so she and her two children went to UK while her husband stayed at work in Turkey . She and her children were never able to return due to ISIS and the change in spousal immigration laws. The two young girls were unable to see their father. Imagine what that does to a person. Only seeing your father/husband for a few minutes a day through video chat. The documentary most just stated the harm this has caused on
In 2012 in the United Kingdom, government changed the rules on spouse immigration. A british citizen sponsoring entry of their non-EU spouse must make a minimum of 18,600 pounds a year. They did this because they wanted to prevent a drain on the economy and an injustice to its taxpayers. “We welcome those who wish to make a life in the UK with their family, work hard and make a contribution. But family life must not be established here at the taxpayers expense. . .” said the Home Office Spokesperson. The documentary was really sad. I completely disagree with that law they passed. A woman who was interviewed told a story about how her mother was sick with cancer so she and her two children went to UK while her husband stayed at work in Turkey . She and her children were never able to return due to ISIS and the change in spousal immigration laws. The two young girls were unable to see their father. Imagine what that does to a person. Only seeing your father/husband for a few minutes a day through video chat. The documentary most just stated the harm this has caused on