Exempt UK Spouse Visa Holders from the Contributions Requirement New Settlement

Exempt UK Spouse Visa Holders from the Contributions Requirement New Settlement — 8 signatures. Status: rejected.

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Exempt all spouse visa holders from the contributions requirement, recognising the family-life basis of their route. Ensure the Earned Settlement Model supports, rather than penalises, families who are legally and legitimately making their lives in the UK. Protect family unity and fairness.

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Spouse visa holders are uniquely positioned within the immigration system. They are joining their British or settled partners to build a family life in the UK—a right protected under Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights. Imposing a mandatory contributions requirement on this group risks creating unnecessary hardship for families, particularly those facing barriers to employment, childcare responsibilities, disability, or fluctuating income.

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