you know what would help a place not be full of strangers? LETTING PEOPLE MIGRATE WITH THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS - ThreadSky

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erikaowens.com • 18 days ago

you know what would help a place not be full of strangers?

LETTING PEOPLE MIGRATE WITH THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS

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i'm so angry about these proposed immigration changes in the UK. one of which is particularly cruel: doubling the time people can apply for settled status from 5 to 10yrs https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/may/12/whats-in-uk-immigration-white-paper-visa-rules-deportations-fees

erikaowens.com•18 days ago

it is so incredibly challenging straddling life in two countries. i only have my mom to think about, but i am 1 out of 5 years into constant low level worry about if something happens to her (you can only spend a limited amount of time outside of the country and maintain your visa)

erikaowens.com•18 days ago

would i risk my visa to be able to spend time helping and taking care of her? and i only have one close family member like that, nevermind people who had to leave behind children and other loved ones to work in the UK

erikaowens.com•18 days ago

the thing is, all that settled status gets you is more freedom with where you spend your time! it doesn't take care of the money or job issues or anything involved in needing to take care of loved ones elsewhere

erikaowens.com•18 days ago

also: since a 2012 law, it has been effectively impossible to bring a parent into the UK. even with settled status. even with citizenship. https://freemovement.org.uk/out-with-the-old/

erikaowens.com•18 days ago

so, if something happens to my mom, the only way i can be with and help her is to leave the UK. this is a lot of pressure on your immigration status! (and your heart, even when you have fully chosen this path...)

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