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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
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Emma Clark

UK Home Office Backs Down on Family Visa Salary Hike in Win for Migrant Families

Migrants seeking a family visa can breathe a tentative sigh of relief as a Home Office issued report has suggested making it easier for families to move over to the UK.

The minimum income requirement (MIR) for family visas is currently set at £29,000 ($39,170) but could be lowered by several thousand pounds per the Migration Advisory Committee's (MAC) report released on Tuesday.

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