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  1. Campaigns
  2. Keeping Families Together

Keeping Families Together

All families belong together, and nobody should be separated from their loved ones because of what they earn. But current rules keep thousands of families apart, and restrict everyone's right to love. 

These rules stop British people who earn below £18,600 from living here with a partner from outside Europe. They keep people from their loved ones, and hold back families who are desperate to build a life together, work and raise children. That's why we're fighting for change.



"This policy is an attack on people on a lower income, and does not reflect the country I know and grew up in – and it certainly does not reflect British values.

"I understand that change won’t happen overnight. But we want to be a family, and nothing will stop us"

Laura - click here to read her story

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COVID-19 and Spouse/Partner visas

COVID-19 and Spouse/Partner visas

In times like these, family is more important than ever. That's why we're working to ensure that families affected by COVID-19 are protected, and that everybody can access the support they need Read more

Published: 23rd March, 2020

Updated: 23rd November, 2021

Author: Mary Atkinson

Families on the Front Line

Families on the Front Line

New research from JCWI shows the surge in families at risk of separation due to immigration rules. The Minimum Income Requirement must be suspended. Read more

Published: 7th May, 2020

Updated: 23rd November, 2021

Author: Mary Atkinson

Family separation and children's mental health

Family separation and children's mental health

3-9 February is Children's Mental Health Week - but for the thousands of children whose families are split up because of Home Office income rules, the pain is year-round Read more

Published: 3rd February, 2020

Updated: 5th February, 2020

Author: Mary Atkinson

Laura's story

Laura's story

Priced out of love, Laura is fighting for change Read more

Published: 2nd December, 2018

Updated: 7th January, 2020

Author: Mary Atkinson

Family Trees

Family Trees

Take action and be part of bringing families together, where they belong! Read more

Published: 5th June, 2019

Updated: 5th November, 2019

Author: Mary Atkinson

Get informed

Get informed

Read JCWI's latest reports and updates about the Minimum Income Requirement, and why it must be scrapped Read more

Published: 3rd December, 2018

Updated: 22nd May, 2019

Author: Mary Atkinson

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    A decade of resistance - Join us to mark 10 years of the Hostile Environment

    Join us on Sunday 19 June to mark 10 years of resistance to the Hostile Environment, and learn how we move forward in the fight for justice.

  • A decade of resistance - Join us to mark 10 years of the Hostile Environment

    A decade of resistance - Join us to mark 10 years of the Hostile Environment

    Save the date! Join us on Sunday 19 June to mark 10 years of resistance to the Hostile Environment, and learn how we move forward in the fight for justice

  • Three simple ways to bring humanity into our immigration and asylum systems

    Three simple ways to bring humanity into our immigration and asylum systems

    Join the movement for a humane and compassionate approach to migrants and refugees

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    What should I do if I encounter an immigration raid?

    Resources and support if you encounter an immigration raid.

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    Windrush scandal explained

    Who are the Windrush generation? What is the Windrush scandal? Why did the Windrush scandal happen? All your questions answered.

  • Application fees - applying for a fee waiver

    Application fees - applying for a fee waiver

    If you're applying for some forms of leave to remain but can't afford the application fee, you may be able to apply for a fee waiver - more details here

  • The Hostile Environment explained

    The Hostile Environment explained

    What is the hostile environment? Who is impacted by the hostile environment? How is the hostile environment connected to the Windrush scandal? All your questions answered.

  • Join us and stand with Afghan refugees

    Join us and stand with Afghan refugees

    Stand with the people of Afghanistan and call for changes so our asylum system is fit to meet this crisis.

  • What is happening with the Borders Bill?

    What is happening with the Borders Bill?

    What is happening with the anti-refugee Borders Bill? What does the Borders Bill mean for asylum seekers, refugees and other migrants? And what can we do about it? Your questions answered.

  • We won! Home Office to stop using racist visa algorithm

    We won! Home Office to stop using racist visa algorithm

    The Home Office will scrap the racist algorithm it uses to sift visa applications, after we and tech justice organisation Foxglove launched legal action.

  • What happens now the EU Settlement Scheme deadline has passed?

    What happens now the EU Settlement Scheme deadline has passed?

    What happens now the EU Settlement Scheme deadline has passed?

  • Our helplines

    Our helplines

    You may be able to access advice via our helplines. Find out more about how our helplines work.

  • Unspeakably cruel new plans to send asylum seekers to Rwanda

    Unspeakably cruel new plans to send asylum seekers to Rwanda

    The British public supports refugees - so why is the Government planning to ship off asylum seekers to Rwanda?

  • Stand with undocumented migrants

    Stand with undocumented migrants

    The UK's immigration system, and the Hostile Environment, drive people out of legal status and stoke divisions. But it doesn't have to be this way - take action now

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