00:00major UK skilled worker visa changes 2025 higher barriers and new rules explained
00:10in this video we break down the major UK immigration reforms including the raised
00:20skills threshold and higher salary requirements for the skilled worker visa the permanent closure
00:26of the care worker route the graduate visa duration cut to 18 months stricter English language and ILR
00:33conditions the updated immigration skills charge and new occupation list watch till the end to
00:39understand how these shifts may impact your plans how to align your eligibility and what steps you
00:45need to take to stay on track
00:56the UK's immigration system has just undergone one of its biggest overhauls in recent years with
01:09sweeping changes coming into force on the 22nd of July 2025 these new rules part of the Labour
01:17government's push to reduce net migration targets skilled workers salary thresholds care sector jobs
01:24and settlement routes for the complete in-depth analysis visit our website link in the description
01:32below let's begin with raised skills threshold for skilled worker visa applicants must now secure
01:46sponsorship for roles at our QF level 6 or above up from level 3 around 180 occupations mainly in technical
01:55and care sectors are no longer eligible except those on a temporary shortage list transitional protections
02:03exist for those already in the UK next we explore increased salary requirements the minimum salary for a
02:15general skilled worker visa is now forty one thousand seven hundred pounds up from thirty eight thousand seven
02:22hundred pounds new entrants need to show thirty three thousand four hundred pounds and similar increases
02:29applied to PhD level and extension applications these changes are immediate for all new applicants
02:36moving on to the permanent closure of care worker route the health and care worker visa for adult social care is
02:48permanently closed to new overseas applicants existing care workers in the UK may extend their visas or switch
02:56sponsors until 2028 but new applications are blocked due to widespread abuse and exploitation
03:03then we examine the graduate visa duration cut to 18 months international graduates applying after the 22nd of July will
03:18now only receive an 18 month visa making it crucial to secure a skilled worker or other qualifying visa within
03:26that period to stay in the UK following that we look at stricter English language rules and ILR changes
03:36dependents must meet basic English requirements settlement ILR now requires 10 years up from 5 with early
03:47settlement possible for some based on points partners of UK citizens are exempt but further guidance is expected
03:55next we discuss the immigration skills charge and new occupation list
04:02employers face higher skills charges and the old salary list is replaced by a temporary shortage list
04:10only listed medium skilled roles below RQF 6 now qualify for sponsorship forcing employers to rethink recruitment
04:19strategies strategies finally we wrap up with the conclusion these July 2025 reforms set a higher bar for both
04:31applicants and employers pushing the UK's migration system toward high skill high salary roles while restricting
04:39lower skilled entry for anyone planning to move work or recruit in the UK understanding these changes is critical
04:47explore the full version of this analysis on our website this summary blog delivers all major UK
04:56immigration changes in a concise format for a detailed breakdown and latest updates check the link in the
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