The Home Office has announced the implementation dates for several new measures, which were announced in early December 2024, as part of the government’s efforts to reduce legal immigration to the UK.
Here are the key details:
- Restrictions for care workers bringing family members to the UK will be enforced from March 11.
- Care providers sponsoring migrants will need to register with the Care Quality Commission, starting on the same date.
- The minimum salary requirement for Skilled Worker Visas will increase from £26,200 to £38,700, effective from April 4. This does not effect the Health and Care Worker Visa, which remains at £20,960, subject to changes for minimum wage legislation, which have yet to be clarified.
- The minimum income threshold for individuals bringing dependents on family visas will rise gradually, starting from April 11. By this date, applicants will need to earn at least £29,000 per year to bring a family member from abroad, up from £18,600. However, there is no specific date announced for further increases beyond the £29,000 threshold.