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immigration-policy2 years ago•5 min saved

Government's U-turn on family visa salary threshold sparks chaos and criticism

The UK government has announced a series of measures to curb immigration abuse and reduce net migration. These measures include stopping overseas care workers from bringing dependants, increasing the minimum earnings threshold for Skilled Worker visas, exempting healthcare workers and education workers from the salary threshold, reforming the Shortage Occupation List, raising the minimum income requirement for family visas, and reviewing the Graduate route. Transitional provisions will be announced next year, and the current thresholds and policies will remain in place until the Immigration Rules are amended.

via GOV.UK|

#care-workers #family-visas #immigration-measures

immigration-policy2 years ago•3 min saved

UK Implements New Measures to Reduce Legal Immigration

The UK government has announced changes to visa requirements aimed at reducing net migration. Starting next spring, the minimum salary for a skilled worker visa will increase to £38,700 per year, with exemptions for health and care workers and those on national pay scales. The minimum income requirement for family visas will also rise to £38,700 per year, impacting lower-income groups. Overseas care workers will no longer be able to bring their families to the UK. The 20% salary discount for shortage occupation list jobs will be scrapped, and the healthcare surcharge will rise to £1,035. Additionally, the government is reviewing the graduate visa route to prevent abuse of the system.

via BBC.com|

#care-sector #family-visa #immigration-policy

immigration2 years ago•1 min saved

UK Government's New Measures to Reduce Net Migration and Increase Salary Requirements for Skilled Workers

Britain is set to announce changes to its legal migration system in an effort to bring down net migration levels, which reached a record high of 745,000 last year. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak believes that net migration is too high and needs to be significantly reduced. The interior minister, James Cleverly, will provide further details on the measures aimed at reducing legal migration and preventing system abuse. The government aims to address concerns that some migrants, particularly dependents, are not actively contributing to the workforce.

via Reuters UK|

#britain #immigration #interior-minister-james-cleverly

immigration2 years ago•1 min saved

Cleverly's Plan to Curb Legal Migration: Tougher Rules and High Minimum Salary

UK Home Secretary James Cleverly is set to announce a package of measures aimed at reducing net migration after figures reached a record high. The minimum salary requirement for skilled workers from overseas is expected to be increased to around £38,000, lower than the £40,000 reportedly agreed upon by Chancellor Rishi Sunak and former Home Secretary Suella Braverman. The package may also include a reduction in the number of dependents allowed for social care workers. The government aims to strike a balance between addressing abuse in the system and ensuring key roles can still be filled.

via The Independent|

#immigration #james-cleverly #minimum-salary-requirement

immigration2 years ago•8 min saved

The Immigration Dilemma: Unanswered Questions, Political Vows, and National Values

Politicians in the UK are grappling with questions about immigration as net migration levels continue to rise. While there is a consensus that immigration is too high, determining the right level and who should be allowed to come to the UK poses challenges. The issue becomes even more complex when considering the economic impact of reducing immigration and the need for skilled workers. The government is considering measures such as scrapping the list of shortage occupations and reducing the number of family members migrants can bring. However, the long-term solution lies in investing in the UK workforce and improving education and training. The political risks of inaction are evident, as parties like UKIP and Reform UK have gained support by taking a tougher stance on immigration.

via BBC.com|

#immigration #immigration-policy #labour-party

immigration2 years ago•3 min saved

"Record High UK Net Migration Puts Pressure on Sunak and Braverman"

Suella Braverman, former UK Home Secretary, has called the pressure on public services from migration "unsustainable" after record levels of net migration were estimated last year. Braverman urged the government to take action to reduce the number of people coming to the UK, citing the strain on housing, healthcare, education, wages, and community cohesion. The government has acknowledged that migration is "far too high" and is considering measures such as limiting the number of relatives health and social care workers can bring, raising the minimum salary threshold for work visas, and abolishing the system allowing employers to pay less in recognized shortage areas. The Office for National Statistics revised up its estimate for net migration in 2022 to 745,000, but provisional figures suggest a potential slowdown in net migration.

via BBC.com|

#immigration #migration-pressure #net-migration

politics2 years ago•5 min saved

"Conservative Government's Migration Failures Exposed as U.K. Net Migration Hits Record High"

Net legal migration into the UK reached a record high of almost three-quarters of a million people in 2022, embarrassing the governing Conservative Party, which had promised to reduce arrivals. The figures have caused anger within the party and put pressure on Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, who is already dealing with challenges such as asylum seekers arriving in small boats, a struggling economy, and poor polling numbers. The majority of migrants now come from countries outside Europe, which is politically awkward for Brexit supporters. The increase in legal immigration since Brexit has been driven by labor market gaps in sectors like healthcare and hospitality, as well as a rise in overseas students. The figures have sparked tensions within the Conservative Party, which had pledged to limit net migration to tens of thousands of people per year.

via The New York Times|

#brexit #conservative-party #immigration

politics2 years ago•3 min saved

"Record-breaking UK net migration fuels political turmoil and public demand for change"

The United Kingdom experienced a record high annual net migration of 745,000 in 2022, according to official data, putting pressure on Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to address the issue ahead of an upcoming election. The majority of immigration was from non-EU nationals, with the increase driven by migrants coming for work, particularly in the health and social care sectors. The top three non-EU nationalities for immigration were Indian, Nigerian, and Chinese. Sunak's efforts to tackle illegal arrivals were recently undermined by a court ruling, and he has also pledged to reduce legal migration in response to public concerns about public services and housing shortages.

via Reuters UK|

#immigration #net-migration #politics

demographics2 years ago•6 min saved

Colorado's Population Growth Stalls Amid Housing Shortage and Affordability Concerns

Colorado is experiencing its slowest population growth on record, with domestic net migration turning negative and population declines occurring in some areas. The state's ability to attract newcomers is crucial for its economic future, including filling job openings and providing care for older residents. The forecast suggests that net migration needs to rebound and stay strong for population growth to recover. Factors such as job growth, housing affordability, and the aging population will play a significant role in determining Colorado's population trajectory in the coming years.

via The Denver Post|

#aging-population #colorado #demographics