£29,000 threshold
Will the £29,000 threshold apply to my constituent when they extend their spouse/partner visa on or after 11 April, or is it solely applicable to first-time visa applicants?
The higher threshold will only apply to first-time applicants. Initially, a Government spokesperson stated that the elevated threshold would also affect visa extensions. However, the Home Office later clarified that it would not. According to their announcement, individuals who already hold a family visa within the five-year partner route or who apply before the minimum income threshold increase will have their applications evaluated against the current income requirement. They will not be obligated to meet the heightened threshold.
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