The impact of the Minimum Income Requirement

Read or download our briefing on the Minimum Income Requirement, the policy that keeps thousands of loving families apart.

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Janahan Sivanathan writes about his experiences as a legal intern at JCWI and his journey to becoming a lawyer.
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