The prospect of Trump getting back in frightens me. Not just because of the effect on the whole world, but also (selfishly) because I have family in the US. If Trump wins, they'll want to come back to the UK (which would be lovely!). However, DIL is a US citizen, and the new terms of the Spouse Visa are prohibitive. I hadn't even realised that she'd need a visa, being married to a Brit.
It's crazy that a British citizen can't bring their spouse into the UK without being able to prove an above-average income, and pay thousands in VISA application fees and to use the NHS. The minimum income requirement (introduced in 2012) is currently £18,600, but it's going up to £29,000 this spring, and then to £38,700. The government say it's so that the spouse isn't a burden on British taxpayers, but in any case the spouse can't claim benefits and has to pay to use the NHS! The policy is cruel and inhumane.
If anyone feels like signing the petition, I'd appreciate it.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/652602