British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has made radical changes to the immigration system intended to “regain control of our borders” and meet the political challenges of anti-immigration law. Here are the main policy announcements.
Work roads
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Closing of the care visa route In a few months, service providers should hire international workers in the United Kingdom in the UK workers while improving wages and conditions to attract national workers.
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Qualified working visas to be limited to higher level jobs, with access “limited in time” granted for roles deemed essential to UNITED KINGDOMThe industrial strategy and a sectoral plan in place to train and hire British workers. The list of immigration wages will be abolished.
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“High talent” roads faster and simpler, Including for scientists and designers, research trainees in AI and companies establishing a presence in the United Kingdom.
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A 32% increase in “immigration fees” Paid by employers who hire qualified workers, with additional funds used to improve workers in the United Kingdom in priority sectors. Incitations or penalties to explore to ensure that employers invest in training.
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Restrictions on the contribution of dependents With higher salary thresholds for all visa holders seeking to bring the family to the United Kingdom. Low -qualifying workers on the “temporary shortage list” of professions will be faced with more strict limits.
Students and universities
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International students Will still be able to work in the United Kingdom after graduation but only for 18 months, against two years currently.
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A potential direct debit on universities Student income abroad, to reinvest in the higher education and skills system.
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More strict compliance requirements for universities who sponsor international students, including a new obligation to consider local interests.
Asylum, regulation and citizenship
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More easily rendering entry or asylum To people who have broken the law, while strengthening powers to stop and expel criminals.
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Digital identity for all citizens abroad by the implementation of Evisas.
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Migrants will have to wait 10 years Before being able to request a British regulation, instead of five years, with a fast route proposed for those who can show their “contribution to the economy and to society” through a “system based on points”. There will always be a five -year settlement path for dependents.
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Stricter English language requirements For all visa routes, with higher standards expected from skilled workers and family members who should show progress over time.
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A new family policy To be presented by the end of the year, covering all British residents, with clear rules on relationships, linguistic skills, financial resources.
Impact on net migration
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There is no fixed objective for global net migration But the government expects measures to reduce the number of people arriving from 98,000 per year, in a range of 82,000 to 113,000.
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Restrict work visas for graduate jobs Will reduce the entries by around 40,000 with an additional reduction of 7,000 due to the closure of the care route.
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A shorter diploma work visaThe more stringent compliance requirements for universities, and a new levy on the international income for costs could reduce the entries from 31,000 in total.
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The 10 -year road to the regulations could reduce the entries by 18,000 per year.
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An expansion of “high talents” routes would only add 3,000 to the entries.
