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The Migration Observatory estimates that 43% of Britons don't make enough to bring a spouse into the country.
Most controversially, a settled resident will have to show annual income of £18,600 ($28,900) to bring a spouse into the country, more if there are children.
Mr. Sullivan said he has only three rules -- bring a spouse, bring a valid wedding license, arrive sober -- and he worked his way along the steps to collect the licenses.
Out-of-towners sleep over three to five days, their choice, and can bring a spouse at no extra cost.
People moving to Hong Kong on work or study visa are allowed to bring a spouse or children under 18 with them as dependents.
And potential migrants from outside Europe face new financial rules - meaning they must earn £18,600 to bring a spouse or partner to the UK - which are being extended to cover members of the armed forces.
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Equally pertinently, the higher threshold would disqualify half the population from bringing a spouse or partner from abroad.
By bringing my boyfriend to an office party, I am not "parading my private life" -- no more so than someone bringing a spouse or (opposite-sex) significant other.
Already, those on low incomes in Britain with partners from Commonwealth countries and elsewhere are not eligible to bring a partner or spouse to join them.
The research confirms that the £18,600 minimum income threshold for a UK citizen to bring a foreign spouse or partner from outside Europe to live in Britain on a family visa would not be met by almost half of the adult population.
To prevent the first threat, Israel passed a racist law in 2003 that makes it all but impossible for Israeli citizens to bring a Palestinian spouse to Israel.
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