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To: James Brokenshire MP, Minister for Immigration

A fairer UK visa system for spouses of British citizens

To alter current legislation to allow partners of British citizens equal visa rights as partners of European citizens.

Why is this important?

Many British citizens are being separated from their foreign spouses because they can not get their partner a visa unless they meet a very strict financial criteria and their partner passes an English exam. Meanwhile partners of European citizens automatically qualify for a U.K. spouse visa regardless as to income or English ability. Where British citizens have contributed to the economy of the UK through the tax system and other means, European citizens who haven't contributed the UK are given preferential treatment when applying for visa for their spouses. This isn't a fair system.

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2016-07-19 10:52:26 +0100

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xL9VYJbE4Io Court date now coming up in October 2016.

2015-11-01 19:23:06 +0000

Yesterday my wife got refused a visa again. This time we applied on the bases that she has a 5 month old British baby who needs breast feeding. In our refusal letter the Home Office said she doesn't need a visa because I am British and even though I work full time, I should find time to look after the baby. Apparently babies don't need mothers! And I am still not sure how I will Brest feed?!?!

2015-09-06 14:55:36 +0100

My wife is in the UK now on a tourist visa. We now have a three month old son as well as a three year old daughter but we will have to leave the UK soon, despite being settled here with a home, a good job and my daughter goes to nursery. All because the government wont let my wife have a visa.

2015-03-08 22:44:00 +0000

To make an even bigger impact please sign this identical petition. https://you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/keep-families-together

2015-03-06 08:31:45 +0000

1,000 signatures reached

2015-02-14 09:41:57 +0000

500 signatures reached

2015-02-13 21:25:34 +0000

If this concerns you please write and tell your story to the MPs: https://email.number10.gov.uk/ "[email protected]" "[email protected]" ;

2015-02-02 19:57:11 +0000

Watch this 3 min BBC report for more info. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z9-fJl6ONqQ

2015-01-03 16:29:52 +0000

Please also sign; 'No £18600 visa requirement.Approve applications in appeal,refused solely for not meeting it' Also on this website.

2014-12-24 19:09:16 +0000

100 signatures reached

2014-12-15 09:16:47 +0000

50 signatures reached

2014-12-14 18:41:40 +0000

25 signatures reached

2014-12-14 16:46:06 +0000

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OGXQofH1zU4

2014-12-14 14:56:07 +0000

10 signatures reached