News | 12th September 2024
New UK Immigration Rules 2024
UK Government unveil new immigration rules
On Monday 4 December, the UK’s Home Secretary unveiled the government’s new immigration rules, which will come into effect from Spring 2024. It is said this is due to increased pressure to reduce the net legal migration figures in the UK.
The updates will have a significant impact on migrant workers and their dependents who had been planning to move to the UK.
What are the main changes?
- Skilled Worker Minimum Salary – the minimum salary threshold for workers looking to obtain a skilled worker visa has increased from £26,200 to £38,700 per annum. (This does not extend to Health and Care workers)
- Minimum Earnings Requirement for Dependent Sponsorship – British and settled citizens looking to obtain visa sponsorship for family members has increased from £18,600 to £38,700.
- Restrictions on dependent visas – holders of student visas and health and care worker visas will be prevented from having bringing dependents to the UK on their visa.
- Review of graduate visa route
The changes will likely have most significant impact on sectors which depend on migrant workers such as construction, manufacturing and health and care industry. Employers who rely on graduates may also see a significant decline in the number of candidates applying for positions, should the review impose further restrictions.
That said, all employers with workers currently on sponsored visas will need to consider the impact these changes may have on their employees, their families and future plans to stay in the UK.
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