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ARTICLE · 26 APRIL 2023

UK Home Office Issues Spring ‘Statement Of Changes In Immigration Rules'

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The UK Home Office's Spring 2023 "Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules," published on March 9, 2023, includes updates on salary thresholds for several...

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Ruhul K. Ayazi
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The UK Home Office's Spring 2023 "Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules," published on March 9, 2023, includes updates on salary thresholds for several immigration routes and the UK's new Electronic Travel Authorisation scheme.

Salary Thresholds Increase

The general salary thresholds will increase on a number of routes, as set out in the below table. These thresholds are effective from 12 April 2023. If an application for permission to stay or clearance was made with a Certificate of Sponsorship issued before this date, such application will be decided in accordance with the current rules.

Immigration Route Existing Threshold Incoming Threshold
Skilled Worker

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