Corporate Immigration — New salary requirements and visa restrictions for foreign skilled workers in the UK

Current update on Immigration announced by the UK Government on 4th December 2023

Who will be affected?

• The minimum salary for foreign skilled workers will rise from £26,200 to £38,700 (though the health and care sector will be exempt).
• The minimum income requirement for a spouse or family visa will rise from £18,600 to £38,700.
• Care workers will not be allowed to bring any dependents to the UK and care firms will be required to be registered with the Care Quality Commission to sponsor workers.
• The Shortage Occupation List will be reformed and the current 20% going rate salary discount for shortage occupations will be abolished.
• The rules on students bringing family members to the UK will be tightened, plus the Migration Advisory Committee will be commissioned to carry out a full review of the current graduate route.

Background:

The UK Government announced the above measures on 4th December 2023 to decisively cut net migration. However the proposals will have a detrimental affect on businesses, individuals and above all families.

Implementation:

The above changes, which will be subject to approval in Parliament, will be implemented from Spring 2024. However, the specific implementation date is yet to be confirmed.

The Migration Advisory Committee will also review the graduate route.

Santa Fe Analysis:

• Santa Fe UK Immigration can assist visa nationals in their immigration applications for work permit routes and family visa applications. If you are concerned about the above, please contact us for further guidance. We will continue to monitor the situation.
• Santa Fe UK Immigration have provided this update for existing clients and new clients.

Should you have any questions, please contact:

Koshi Blavo Barna
UK Head of Immigration
Santa Fe Relocation
+44 (0) 203 457 3595
ukimmigration@santaferelo.com

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