The UK government is implementing changes to the Skilled Worker rules regarding salary levels. For Skilled Worker applications with a CoS assigned on or after April 9, 2025, the lowest salary threshold is rising from £23,200 to £25,000 per year. This increase mainly affects care workers. Most other applications have a general salary threshold and/or going rate above this amount in any event.
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The Home Office has confirmed its intention to publish a White Paper in the near future. This could be as early as this month or next. It is likely the White Paper will include consideration of further salary increases. It is also expected to include new policies in relation to linking immigration with skills policies – potentially with a new requirement for sponsors to be training/upskilling resident workers.
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