LS Legal News Bulletin
On the Horizon: Five-Point Plan for Immigration
Wednesday 6th December 2023
📅 On December 4, 2023, the Home Secretary addressed the House of Commons to unveil a comprehensive strategy to restructure legal migration in the UK. The government is poised to implement a pivotal 'five-point plan' to address recent statistical revelations and reduce net migration.
Below is an overview of the impending changes:
🚫 Health & Care Visa: Effective Spring 2024, alterations to the Health & Care visa will prohibit workers from sponsoring dependants. Care organisations seeking sponsor licences will also be required to possess Care Quality Commission (CQC) registration.
💸 Skilled Worker Salary: Beginning next Spring, the Skilled Worker salary threshold will elevate to £38,700 from the existing £26,200. Applications within the Health and Care visa route will have exemptions.
🚨 Shortage Occupation List: The recommended termination of the 20% salary discount on the Shortage Occupation List will be enforced.
🌐 Family Income Threshold: From Spring onwards, the basic minimum income threshold for British and settled family members will substantially increase, rising to £38,700 from £18,600.
🎓 Graduate Route: The MAC is set to conduct a thorough review of the Graduate route.
In light of these changes, we await further policy updates and will provide timely information once the alterations are officially implemented.
If you believe your application may be affected, we encourage you to book a consultation with us for a thorough and expedited review.
