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By Sanwar Ali:

In 2024, the UK Government's immigration policy will see comprehensive changes, significantly impacting various sectors. The detailed breakdown of these changes includes:

By Sanwar Ali: Introduction

In December 2023, the UK government, led by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, announced a set of stringent visa restrictions aimed at reducing migration. These measures, introduced by Home Secretary James Cleverly, include a significant increase in the minimum salary requirement for skilled worker visas to around £38,000 and a ban on dependents for overseas care workers.

By Sanwar Ali:

The recent proposed UK visa restrictions on healthcare workers, have serious implications for the immigration and healthcare situation in the UK. There are concerns about the NHS and Social Care sector. Overseas workers are sponsored under the Skilled Worker visa and sponsor licence system.

By Sanwar Ali: Introduction

There is continuing controversy in the United Kingdom (UK) over rising immigration figures. Key figures like former Home Secretary Suella Braverman and Immigration Minister Robert Jenrick have been central in voicing concerns and suggesting solutions to address what they view as an escalating issue.

By Sanwar Ali: UK's 2022 Record Migration: Impact on Skilled Worker Visas

In 2022, the United Kingdom recorded an unprecedented surge in net migration, reaching a historic peak of 745,000. This significant increase has led to heightened debates within the Conservative Party and across the political spectrum, with strong calls for tougher immigration controls. These developments could profoundly affect the Skilled Worker visa process and present additional challenges for sponsor licence holders.

By Sanwar Ali: Introduction: Setting the Context

Increasing overseas workers' salaries is controversial. A significant proposal under discussion is to increase the minimum salary threshold for these workers from the current £26,200 to about £30,000. This report explores the potential implications of this change on employers holding a sponsor licence – entities authorised by the UK government to sponsor foreign nationals on work visas.