Following publication of the White paper: Restoring control over the immigration system and several stakeholder engagement events, the Home Office have issued an update addressing the questions and feedback raised during those sessions. provides additional information in response to the questions and feedback we received from stakeholders at these sessions.
The following Immigration Rules changes have come into effect today, 22 July 2025:
- Raising the skilled worker visa threshold back to degree level (RQF 6)
- Salary requirements for work visas (including Skilled Worker, Global Business Mobility and Scale-up) uplifted ahead of an upcoming review by the independent Migration Advisory Committee (MAC).
- Introducing a time-limited, interim Temporary Shortage List – providing time-limited access to the immigration system where it’s proven that it’s needed.
- Closing the social care worker visa route to overseas recruitment.
