Deficiencies in the Family Visas process

The Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) called for evidence in 2024 to review financial thresholds for family visas.

In response, RMC has contributed evidence drawn from our extensive casework experience to highlight the profound challenges faced by families seeking reunification.

Separating families – The impact of Brexit​

David, an EU national, had been living and working full-time in the UK for over six years, supporting his young son on an annual income of just over £24,000.

He thought that his steady job and contributions to the UK would make bringing his wife, Beth, to join them straightforward. But the reality after Brexit was very different.​

Financial requirements on family visas

Examining the requirements to make a family visa application under the current routes and the barriers people face when trying to reunite with family members.