UKVI Minimum Income Requirement to Rise to £38,700.00
On Monday, 4th December 2023, James Cleverley (the Home Secretary) introduced a new 5 point plan that will take effect in Spring 2024.
The planned changes are as follows:
- The minimum salary for Foreign Skilled Workers will be raised from £26,200 to £38,700.00 (though the Health Care Sector will be exempt).
- The minimum income requirement for Spouse or Family Visas will be raised from £18,600.00 to £38,700.00.
- Care Workers will not be allowed to bring in any dependents to the UK, and care firms will be required to registered with the Care Quality Commission to sponsor visas.
- The Shortage Occupation List will be reformed on the current 20% going rate salary discount for shortage occupations will be abolished.
- The rules on students bringing family members to the UK will be tightened, plus the Migration Advisory Committee will be commissioned to carry out a full review of the Graduate Visa Route.
If you think that you will be impacted by these substantive planned changes, please contact our specialist Immigration Solicitors for no obligation advice.
We will be able to advise you in respect of the implementation plan as soon as more details are made available.
If you require any further assistance, please call our experienced Immigration Solicitors on 0161 220 6040.
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