UK military personnel subject to new family rules 1/1/14
Jul 4th 2013, 3:57 pm
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UK military personnel subject to new family rules 1/1/14
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-23182670
and here:
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/n...lies-announced
The new rules will mean that all non-EEA dependants of members of the Armed Forces between the ages of 18 and 65 will need to meet requirements on knowledge of language and Life in the UK before they can settle in the UK, and their sponsor will need to meet the minimum income threshold.
and here:
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/n...lies-announced
The new rules will mean that all non-EEA dependants of members of the Armed Forces between the ages of 18 and 65 will need to meet requirements on knowledge of language and Life in the UK before they can settle in the UK, and their sponsor will need to meet the minimum income threshold.
Jul 5th 2013, 10:25 am
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Re: UK military personnel subject to new family rules 1/1/14
Interesting that according to the official announcement for which rebeccajo posted the link:
Scary to see how the official PR machine is continuing
Also interesting to compare to http://www.armedforces.co.uk/armypayscales.htm
where the first few levels of both NCOs (up to middle ranks 2nd Lt.) and "normal recruits" will not be permitted to marry foreigners.
There will be more flexibility and the rules will take into account the realities of life in the Armed Forces ...ensuring family members are able to integrate into British society and are supported by their sponsor
Also interesting to compare to http://www.armedforces.co.uk/armypayscales.htm
where the first few levels of both NCOs (up to middle ranks 2nd Lt.) and "normal recruits" will not be permitted to marry foreigners.
Jul 7th 2013, 2:36 pm
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Re: UK military personnel subject to new family rules 1/1/14
Yes, in effect a retroactive justification of the spouse visa rules, through adding yet another group to the mix of those affected.
Hmmm, and thus a foreign spouse becomes a "luxury" those in the lower ranks can't afford. 
Also interesting to compare to http://www.armedforces.co.uk/armypayscales.htm
where the first few levels of both NCOs (up to middle ranks 2nd Lt.) and "normal recruits" will not be permitted to marry foreigners.
where the first few levels of both NCOs (up to middle ranks 2nd Lt.) and "normal recruits" will not be permitted to marry foreigners.
Jul 7th 2013, 4:41 pm
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Re: UK military personnel subject to new family rules 1/1/14
And Melvyn Bragg assures us that "there are no classes in modern Britain" !
