@上面几个问已经在family route内的人是否会受到 2改5 影响的,
如果读一读ho的那份77页的consultation pdf文件的话,就可以看到在第26页已经写出来了,简单的回答是除了丧偶的‘partner以外, ‘可能会受影响’,consultation在10月份结束,具体结果会在consultation结束后到明年3月左右前之间的某个时间公布,实行的话应该是明年4-5月(因为要经过parliament才能成为有效的法律),所以不出意外,能在明年4月前通过family route申请pr的人就不应该受影响。
’ We will then be looking to implement changes to the Immigration Rules in April 2012 ‘
http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/documents/policyandlaw/consultations/family-migration/consultation.pdf?view=Binary
2.34 We therefore propose extending the probationary period before spouses and partners can apply for settlement from the current 2 years to 5 years
2.35 This will bring the family route in line with other routes which lead to settlement. We will consider whether the spouse or partner should be required to apply to the UK Border Agency after 2 or 3 years to extend the period to 5 years. We will consider whether any transitional arrangements should apply to this change. We will also consider what special arrangements would be appropriate for victims of domestic violence or forced marriage, or for the spouses and partners of serving members of the armed forces. The change will not apply to bereaved spouses or partners.
隔壁论坛已经开始有人讨论细节了,比如制定收入水平的时候ho似乎只考虑了pr和passport持有人的收入而没有考虑spouse的收入 感兴趣的人没事儿翻翻看吧。
http://www.immigrationboards.com/viewtopic.php?t=82294