Published : July 2025
The UK government has announced sweeping immigration reforms effective from 22 July 2025. These changes will significantly impact skilled worker visas, overseas recruitment, and dependents’ policies.
Key Changes:
- Higher Skill and Salary Thresholds: Over 100 occupations are no longer eligible for UK Skilled Worker visas.
- Social Care Worker Route Closed: Overseas recruitment for care workers is ending due to reported abuses.
- New Temporary Shortage List: Only certain “critical” roles (below degree level) remain eligible, with stricter sectoral requirements for training UK workers.
- Dependants Ban: Workers on the temporary shortage list cannot bring dependants and will not get salary/visa fee discounts.
- Language Requirements Raised: Higher English standards will be enforced across the immigration system.
- Further Changes Expected: Increased immigration skills charge and a new family policy framework by end of 2025.
Official Statement:
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper says,
“We are delivering a complete reset of our immigration system to restore proper control and order… These new rules mean stronger controls to bring migration down and ensure we focus on investing in skills and training here in the UK.”
Who Will Be Affected?
- Prospective Skilled Workers (check if your job remains eligible)
- Overseas Social Care Workers (new recruitment route closed)
- Applicants for roles below degree level
- Dependants of new work visa applicants
What Should You Do?
- Check Your Occupation: Review the new eligible occupation list.
- Review Salary/Language Criteria: Ensure you meet updated requirements.
- Consult Experts: Visa rules are stricter; get professional guidance before applying.
Stay Updated:
We will keep you informed as more details emerge and as the new rules roll out.
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Contact Velynt Global for step-by-step guidance on your UK visa application.
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