EU Proposes Youth Mobility Pact with UK
The European Commission is poised to initiate discussions with the United Kingdom on a post-Brexit agreement aimed at enhancing opportunities for young individuals to live, work, and study abroad. Last week, the EU’s governing body announced its intention to request authorisation from the EU Council to begin negotiations on a comprehensive youth mobility pact with […]
New Immigration Salary List Replaces UK Shortage Occupation List
The UK has introduced a new Immigration Salary List (ISL), replacing the Shortage Occupation List under the visa sponsorship system with effect from 4 April 2024. This new list remains overseen by the Home Office, and specifies the occupations that are eligible under the Skilled Worker Visa and Health and Care Worker Visa with a […]
Increase in UK Family Visa Income Requirement from 11 April 2024
The UK has increased the minimum income requirement for family visas to £29,000 effective from 11 April 2024. This is a significant rise of over 55% from the previous level of £18,600. The income threshold is planned to increase further, ultimately reaching £38,700 by early 2025, aligning it with the new threshold for Skilled Worker […]
New Ban on Care Worker Dependants in UK
Health and Care Worker visa applicants are no longer be able to include their partner and children as dependants on their visa, following a change in UK rules from 11 March 2024. The new restrictions apply to individuals applying for sponsored roles as care workers under SOC code 6145 and senior care workers under SOC […]
Increase in Skilled Worker Visa Minimum Salary Threshold From 4 April 2024
From 4 April 2024, the minimum salary threshold for Skilled Worker visa applicants is increasing to £38,700. Previously, the minimum annual salary for a Skilled Worker visa was £26,200, with the new level representing a near 50% increase. This new threshold applies to most applicants and signifies the Government’s intention to prioritise highly skilled workers […]
Latest Changes to UK Right to Work Rules
The UK Government has implemented significant changes to the Right to Work regime which apply to verification checks conducted on or after 13 February 2024. These updates encompass both revised guidance for employers conducting checks as well as a significant increase in civil penalty fines for illegal working. Changes in Right to Work Guidance from […]
No Sponsor Licence Renewal Requirement From 6 April 2024
The requirement for UK sponsors to renew their sponsor licence every four years is being abolished, under new Home Office rules confirmed today. In light of the changes, UK sponsor licences due to expire on or after 6 April 2024 are now being automatically extended by 10 years. Licences that are automatically extended will not […]
