🔍 The UK government has just announced a series of significant immigration measures:
1. 🚫 **Restrictions on Family Members:**
- International students will no longer be allowed to bring family members to the UK from 2024, except for those pursuing postgraduate research degrees.
2. 💉 **NHS Fee Increase:**
- Increased fees for migrants accessing the National Health Service (NHS).
3. 🌐 **Health and Social Care Visa Reforms:**
- Overhauling the Health and Social Care Visa to prevent overseas care workers from bringing dependants to the UK.
4. 🏢 **CQC Registration Requirement:**
- Social care firms in England must now be Care Quality Commission (CQC) registered to sponsor visas.
5. 💼 **Earnings Threshold Adjustment:**
- A significant 48% increase in the minimum earnings threshold for skilled workers, now set at £38,700. This aims to prioritize British talent in the job market.
6. 📉 **End of Salary Discount:**
- Elimination of the 20% salary discount for shortage occupations.
7. 💳 **Family Visa Income Requirement Hike:**
- A rise in the minimum income requirement for family visas.
These measures reflect a comprehensive reform agenda aimed at reshaping immigration policies and ensuring alignment with national priorities.
Stay tuned for further details and implications. 🌐🛑 #UKImmigration #PolicyUpdate
