The United Kingdom has announced new rules to radically cut net migration and tackle visa abuse as part of the government’s plan to bring down unsustainable levels of legal migration.
- The United Kingdom has announced new rules to radically cut net migration and tackle visa abuse.
- Under the new rules, care workers are now prohibited from bringing dependents.
- This decision was prompted by the fact that a disproportionate 120,000 dependents accompanied 100,000 workers on the route last year.
Under the new rules, care workers are now prohibited from bringing dependents. This decision was prompted by the fact that a disproportionate 120,000 dependents accompanied 100,000 workers on the route last year.
Home Secretary James Cleverly MP admitted the invaluable contribution of care workers to the country. However, the government justifies taking action against clear abuse, manipulation of our immigration system, and unsustainable migration numbers.
What the MP said:
"It is neither right nor fair to allow this unacceptable situation to continue. We promised the British people action, and we will not rest until we have delivered on our commitment to bring numbers down substantially,"
"Our plan is robust but fair – protecting British workers while ensuring the very best international talent can work and study here, to add value to our society and grow the economy." he said.
Care providers in England serving as sponsors for migrants will now be mandated to register with the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the industry regulator for Health and Social Care to curb worker exploitation and abuse within the sector.
The measure is part of a comprehensive package of reforms that will be promptly implemented, preventing a total of 300,000 eligible individuals who would have been able to come to the UK last year from doing so.
A total of 141,000 Nigerians migrated to the United Kingdom (UK) between June 2022 and the year ending June 2023.
According to the statement, these changes come into force as the government is set to lay rules in Parliament later this week (14 March) to prevent the continued undercutting of British workers, which includes raising the salary threshold that a skilled worker must meet to get a visa and removing the 20% ‘going-rate’ discount for migrant workers in shortage occupations.
From 4 April, the minimum salary required for those arriving on the Skilled Worker visa will increase from £26,200 to £38,700 – a 48% increase.
The minimum income requirement for family visas will also rise, starting at £29,000 from 11 April. By early 2025 this will be increased to £38,700, helping to ensure dependants brought to the UK are supported financially.
