PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
Immigration: Coronavirus (21 October 2020)

Question Asked

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if she will make it her policy to suspend the minimum income requirement during the covid-19 outbreak.

Asked by:
Fleur Anderson (Labour)

Answer

The Minimum Income Requirement is set at the level which prevents burdens on the taxpayer and promotes integration and we remain aligned with those aims whilst making adjustments to support those affected by the COVID-19 outbreak.

Such adjustments are among a range of measures put in place by the Home Office to support those affected by the COVID-19 outbreak. These are set out for customers on GOV.UK and are available here: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-advice-for-uk-visa-applicants-and-temporary-uk-residents

We have no plans to suspend the Minimum Income Requirement.


Answered by:
Kevin Foster (Conservative)
2 November 2020

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