Effective March 11, 2024, foreign caregivers entering on a Health and Care Worker visa will no longer be able to bring spouses, partners, or children with them.

Care providers sponsoring migrant workers in England must register with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) to prevent worker exploitation within the care sector.

While acknowledging the significant role international care workers play, the government emphasizes the need for long-term solutions within the UK workforce.

Investments in domestic care careers are underway, including the development of a national career path and new qualifications.

A review of the Graduate Route visa for international students is initiated to attract high-caliber students and safeguard the integrity of UK education.

Effective April 4, 2024, the minimum salary threshold for obtaining a Skilled Worker visa will rise from £26,200 to £38,700, impacting incoming workers significantly.

The minimum income requirement for family visas will also see a substantial increase by early 2025.

The minimum income needed to sponsor family members is set to increase, starting at £29,000 in April 2024 and rising to £38,700 by early 2025.