UK tables tougher visa rules for foreign workers, clampdown on bringing families
20 Dec 2023 | Google
The UK government is pushing through with stringent new visa regulations aimed at reducing the country's immigration figures. These measures include a significant increase in the minimum salary threshold for foreign workers seeking skilled visas, which has been raised from the current £26,200 to £38,700 (US$33,000 to US$48,746). This policy shift also affects UK citizens, who now need to earn at least £38,700 (US$48,746) to sponsor foreign family members wishing to live in the UK. UK Home Secretary James Cleverly revealed that under the crackdown, medics on Health and Care visas will no longer be able to bring any family members with them. Cleverly also asked for a review of the Graduate Route visa "to prevent abuse and protect the integrity and quality of UK higher education," indicating that a similar crackdown on dependents on that post-study route may also be underway. |
