Family Visas (Minimum Income) Bill

What the bill does

A Bill to prohibit any increase in the minimum income requirement for family visas; and for connected purposes.

Progress through Parliament

What 2nd reading means, and what happens next

Second reading is the first full debate on the principle of the bill. The House votes on whether it should proceed at all.

If it passes, the bill goes to committee stage, where it is examined line by line and amendments are considered.

Read the full guide to this stage: What happens at second reading of a bill

Questions about the Family Visas (Minimum Income) Bill

What stage is the Family Visas (Minimum Income) Bill at?

The Family Visas (Minimum Income) Bill is currently at 2nd reading in the UK Parliament.

Has the Family Visas (Minimum Income) Bill become law?

Not yet. A bill becomes law only when it has passed both Houses and received Royal Assent. The Family Visas (Minimum Income) Bill is currently at 2nd reading.

What happens next to the Family Visas (Minimum Income) Bill?

If it passes, the bill goes to committee stage, where it is examined line by line and amendments are considered.

Who sponsored the Family Visas (Minimum Income) Bill?

The Family Visas (Minimum Income) Bill was sponsored by Mr Alistair Carmichael.

When was the Family Visas (Minimum Income) Bill introduced?

It was introduced to Parliament on 19 February 2024, at first reading.

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