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ARTICLE · 08 DECEMBER 2023

Government Announces Plans To Drastically Reduce Net Migration

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The Government made their intention to reduce net migration in the UK very clear on 4th December 2023, as the Home Secretary set out their five-point plan to reduce net migration.

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The Government made their intention to reduce net migration in the UK very clear on 4th December 2023, as the Home Secretary set out their five-point plan to reduce net migration. The controversial and substantive changes are due to come into effect in Spring 2024.

What are the changes?

  1. Increase of the minimum salary threshold for Skilled Workers from £26,200 to £38,700
  2. Care workers will be exempt from the increase in the minimum salary threshold but will not be permitted to bring dependants to the UK
  3. Minimum income for a spouse/family visa will rise from £18,600 to £38,700
  4. The 20% salary discount for shortage occupations to be abolished
  5. The Migration Advisory Committee will be commissioned to carry a full review of the Graduate visa route with further crack downs planned to reduce "abuse" of the current system

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