Reviews Launched into Skilled Worker Salary Thresholds & TSL
The Government continues its focus on UK immigration reform by commissioning two new official reviews: one into visa salary requirements and one into the new Temporary Shortage List (TSL). Both will be led by the independent Migration Advisory Committee (MAC). The reviews are likely to have long-term implications for business planning and access to international […]
Care & Senior Care Worker Visa Route Closing 22 July 2025
As confirmed in the Government’s December 2024 policy statement, and formalised by Statement of Changes HC 997, overseas sponsorship of frontline care workers is being phased out. As set out in the government’s Immigration White Paper, the UK care worker immigration route is to come to an end from 22 July 2025. The impact on […]
Skill Level for Skilled Worker Visa Rising to RQF 6
Among the changes brought in under the Immigration Rules Statement of Changes HC 997, published on 1 July 2025, the skill level for Skilled Worker visas will be restored to the higher, degree-equivalent level of RQF 6. The change comes as the government implements reforms initially outlined in its Immigration White Paper. Higher Skill […]
Increases in Skilled Worker Visa Salary Thresholds from 22 July 2025
With effect from 22 July 2025, the salary thresholds for the Skilled Worker visa, along with Global Business Mobility and Scale up visas, are to be increased. The new levels were outlined in the Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules HC 997, published on 1 July 2025. Changes also include an uplift in the […]
Immigration Statement of Changes HC 997 July 2025
On 1 July 2025, the Home Office released Statement of Changes HC 997, accompanied by a press release, setting out the Government’s ambition to “restore order and control” to the immigration system. The 140-page instrument is wide-ranging, but in headline terms, it gives effect many of the skilled worker reforms outlined in the Immigration White […]
Immigration Statement of Changes HC 836 June 2025
The latest Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules, HC 836, was laid before Parliament on 24 June 2025. The changes focus on the EU Settlement Scheme, restricted-leave cases, International Civilian Employees, the Private Life route, Appendix Continuous Residence and Appendix Long Residence, among others. The amendments take effect on staggered dates between 16 July […]
New UK Global Talent Taskforce: Fast-Tracked Overseas Recruitment
The UK Government has launched a Global Talent Taskforce, alongside a £54 million Global Talent Fund, to attract world-leading researchers, innovators and high-calibre creatives to the United Kingdom. Announced on 22 June 2025 by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) and the Department for Business and Trade, the initiative aims to supercharge the […]
MAC’s UK Family Visa Review: ‘Lower Salary Threshold’
The Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) has today published its long-awaited review of the financial requirement for UK family visas. Commissioned in response to widespread criticism of the Conservative government’s decision to raise the threshold from £18,600 to £29,000, and with a proposed increase to £38,700 still under consideration, the MAC was asked by the Labour […]
BRP & BRC Grace Period Ends – eVisas Now Mandatory for UK Travel
From 2 June 2025, travellers to the UK can no longer use expired Biometric Residence Permits (BRPs) or EU Settlement Scheme Biometric Residence Cards (BRCs) as proof of their immigration status. Only digital eVisas will now be accepted to confirm permission to enter the UK, with limited exceptions. This follows the end of the Home […]
Temporary Shortage List to Replace Immigration Salary List
The Immigration Salary List is to be removed and will be replaced by a Temporary Shortage List for certain sub-degree occupations under the UK’s work visa sponsorship regime. What is changing? In May 2025, the UK Government released its immigration white paper, Restoring Control Over the Immigration System, introducing significant reforms aimed at […]