UK Govt Takes Action To Stop Skilled Worker And Study Visa Holders From This

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The UK Home Office has raised alarm over a sharp rise in asylum claims from migrants who initially entered legally on Skilled Worker and Student visas. Official data shows more than 18,000 such applications in 2024, up from just 4,394 in 2022.  #ukimmigration #uknews #ukstudentvisa #ukworkvisa #ukpolitics  Tags: uk immigration update,uk immigration update 2025,uk immigration updates 2025,uk visa and immigration update,uk immigration update january 2025,uk visa and immigration updates,immigration updates,uk migration policy update,uk immigration,immigration uk,immigration in uk,uk immigration law,uk immigration news,2025 uk immigration,uk immigration 2025,uk immigration bill,uk immigration 2021,uk immigration laws,uk immigration raid,uk immigration 2023

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00:00UK government takes action to stop skilled worker and study visa holders

00:06from this. In this video we explore the surge in asylum applications from legal

00:13migrants, unpack the key reasons driving this unexpected trend and break down the

00:19government's proposed restrictions. Watch till the end to understand the full

00:24implications of these changes and what they could mean for the future of

00:28asylum policy.

00:42The UK Home Office has raised alarm over a sharp rise in asylum claims from

00:48migrants who initially entered legally on skilled worker and student visas. Official

00:54data shows more than 18,000 such applications in 2024, up from just 4,394 in 2022. The full

01:05version of this update is available on our website, link in the description below.

01:10Let's begin with rising asylum applications from legal migrants. Home Office data reveals

01:21that one in five asylum applicants in this category were Pakistani nationals, followed by Afghans,

01:27Iranians, Libyans and Bangladeshis. Many had initially arrived as students.

01:40Next, we explore the key reasons for the surge.

01:45Factors include exploitation in the care sector, unpaid or non-existent jobs, heavy debts from

01:51recruitment fees, loss of employment fees, loss of employer sponsorship and the strict 60-day notice to

01:56find new employment. For students, tightening post-study work opportunities has also pushed

02:02some towards asylum claims.

02:04Then, we examine the government's proposed restrictions.

02:09The UK plans to block asylum claims from work or study visa holders unless conditions in their home

02:17country have materially changed. Access to taxpayer-funded accommodation will be restricted,

02:24with bank statements used to assess financial need. Faster processing aims to reject weak claims quickly.

02:33Finally, we wrap up with the conclusion.

02:36With asylum applications from legal migrants tripling in recent years, the UK government is moving to

02:44tighten rules and close perceived loopholes. Prospective migrants should stay informed about

02:49changing visa and asylum policies.

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