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MIGRANTS who accompany their partners to Britain every year are estimated to cost the economy £5.6 billion over their lifetimes, according to recent analysis.
The Home Secretary has suggested implementing stricter regulations for permanent residency, which would include a requirement for partners to earn at least £12,570 for a period of three to five years.
Shabana Mahmood has proposed stricter rules for permanent residencyCredit: Getty
The Migration Advisory Committee, which provides guidance to ministers on immigration policy, discovered that only the top 10 percent of migrants contribute more to the system than they withdraw.
Each individual is anticipated to incur a deficit of £109,000 over their lifetime.
Once they secure residency, they become eligible for most benefits and cease paying visa fees, while their usage of NHS and other services increases.
As the government implements reforms to the partner visa route in response to these concerning figures, is it justifiable for migrant spouses to be permitted to relocate to the UK at all?
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What is the economic impact of migrants in the UK?
Migrants who move to the UK with their partners are projected to cost the economy £5.6 billion over their lifetimes.
What changes are being proposed for permanent residency?
The Home Secretary has proposed stricter rules that would require partners to earn at least £12,570 for a duration of three to five years before being eligible for permanent residency.
What are the implications of securing residency?
Once residency is secured, individuals are entitled to most benefits, no longer pay visa fees, and their costs to the NHS and other services tend to increase.
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