Published: 29 May 2025
By Velynt Global – Where clarity meets care, and every journey is guided with purpose.
Introduction
The UK government has introduced major changes to its immigration policy in 2025. These reforms aim to bring down net migration significantly and restructure pathways for students and skilled workers. For Indian applicants, the impact will be direct and long-lasting.
This blog breaks down the new rules and how they affect your study or migration plans.
Key Changes to the UK Immigration Policy
For Students:
- The ban on bringing dependants remains in effect for most international students. Only those enrolled in research-based postgraduate courses (such as PhDs) are exempt.
- Visa compliance checks have become stricter, including verification of documents, intent, and financial credibility.
- Institutions with poor visa compliance records may face additional scrutiny or loss of sponsorship licenses.
- Pre-CAS interviews and financial document reviews are becoming more common across UK universities.
For Skilled Workers:
- The minimum salary threshold has been raised from £26,200 to £38,700, affecting a wide range of job roles.
- The social care visa route has been closed for new overseas applicants who are not directly employed by the NHS or registered care homes.
- Sponsorship requirements are now being more tightly monitored, with penalties for employers who do not invest in domestic workforce development.
- The financial maintenance requirement of £1,270 for main applicants remains unchanged.
Government’s Stated Objectives
The policy changes are intended to:
- Reduce overall migration figures, which reached over 745,000 in recent years.
- Protect public services such as the NHS by limiting unregulated migration.
- Encourage domestic skills development by making it harder for employers to fill roles through overseas hiring alone.
- Ensure the long-term sustainability of the UK’s visa system by focusing on genuine students and high-skilled workers.
What This Means for Indian Students and Workers
Indian students must now be more cautious in choosing institutions and preparing documentation.
- Select universities with high compliance and academic credibility.
- Avoid SOP plagiarism, fake financial documents, or using non-transparent agents.
- Prepare thoroughly for interviews and document verifications.
Indian skilled workers will need to meet higher salary benchmarks and prove job authenticity.
- Entry-level or care-related roles may no longer qualify.
- Migrants should explore upskilling or choosing regulated, high-demand professions.
Velynt’s Expert Advice
The UK is not closing its doors — it is raising its standards. If your profile is genuine and strong, you still have every opportunity to succeed.
We help you stay compliant and confident with:
- Visa SOP writing and review
- Pre-CAS and visa interview training
- Skilled Worker visa documentation support
- Guidance for dependants and family visa options
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Are student dependants banned permanently?
The policy remains in place for 2025. Only students in research-level programs can bring dependants.
What happens if my university has a poor compliance record?
You may be asked to provide extra documents or face longer visa timelines. Some institutions may lose their ability to issue CAS letters.
Can I still apply for a care worker visa?
Only if directly employed by an NHS facility or registered care home. The open route for private care agencies has closed.
Is the new salary threshold already in effect?
Yes. New Skilled Worker applications must meet the updated salary levels to qualify.
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