MAJOR CHANGES ANNOUNCED TO SKILLED WORK ROUTE FROM THE SPRING OF 2024

On 4^th December, the Home Secretary announced a plan to drastically reduce migration levels to the UK, including the number of skilled workers.

One of the main changes is increasing the minimum salary of a skilled worker from the current £26,200 to £38,700. This is likely to cause significant problems for those who employ skilled workers, especially in areas of the UK where salaries are generally lower.

The shortage occupation list is due to be replaced with a new and reduced list.

Sponsored care workers will no longer be able to bring their dependants with them, obviously raising questions around whether they will continue to come here at all.

We do not yet know the date when these changes will be introduced nor the details of whether they will apply retrospectively to skilled workers already in the UK.

Please keep an eye on our website for further details as and when they become known.