David Todd, a British father-to-be, has voiced his frustrations about the Minimum Income Requirement affecting family visa applications in the UK. He describes feeling like a "second-class citizen" for marrying a non-UK citizen. His appeal for reform comes amidst new reports from Reunite Families UK and Coram, which reveal the emotional toll this policy takes on families, particularly regarding children's long-term separation from parents. Todd, currently in Germany, hopes to return to the UK with his American wife before their child arrives.
David Todd, who has faced immense challenges with the UK’s Minimum Income Requirement, expressed feelings of despair, stating he feels like a "second-class citizen".
Charities Reunite Families UK and Coram report that the Minimum Income Requirement imposes significant emotional and psychological harm on families, especially on separated children.
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