The UK government has announced some changes to the immigration rules under the family and work routes. The following are some of the changes that the UK government is introducing in phases.
- Social care workers will not be allowed to bring dependants (that is, partners and children) on their visa. This change will come into force on 11/03/2024.
- The minimum salary to be sponsored for a Skilled Worker visa will increase, with the baseline minimum rising from £26,200 to £38,700 (but not for the Health and Care Worker visa, which includes social care, or for education workers on national pay scales). This change will come into force on 04/04/2024.
- The minimum income normally required to sponsor someone for a spouse/partner visa will rise in stages from £18,600 per year to £29,000 from 11/04/2024, around £34,500 later in 2024 and ultimately around £38,700 by early 2025.
For more information or to discuss a visa application under any of the routes please contact us at info@viscapital.co.uk and/or +44(0)7827 889288. We can guide applicants through the complexities of the immigration rules to ensure that their personal and career goals are met."