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UK immigration reform 2025 enforces stricter rules, bans care worker visas

Peculiar Adirika by Peculiar Adirika
July 2, 2025
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UK immigration reform 2025 introduces sweeping changes including a care worker visa ban and higher thresholds for skilled workers from July 22

UK immigration reform 2025 has sparked national debate following the government’s decision to ban international recruitment for care workers.

Also read: UK-based Nigerian doctor faces BBC undercover investigation over alleged immigration scam

The changes, announced by Home Secretary Yvette Cooper in Parliament, will take effect on 22 July 2025.

This sweeping reform is designed to reduce net migration and curb the country’s reliance on lower-paid foreign workers.

The most contentious aspect is the closure of the overseas care worker visa route.

After 22 July, care workers from outside the United Kingdom will no longer be eligible to apply for a visa.

Existing care workers already residing in the UK will have until 2028 to switch to alternative visa categories.

The announcement has been described as a turning point in immigration policy.

Applicants seeking skilled worker visas will face stricter requirements.

The UK immigration reform 2025 stipulates that most applicants must now hold at least a bachelor’s degree or equivalent.

There will also be a significant increase in the salary threshold.

These changes are based on updated figures provided by the Office for National Statistics.

Seema Malhotra, the Minister for Migration and Citizenship, stated that the new policy is a move towards a sustainable immigration framework.

“This reset aims to protect our labour market, address exploitation, and prioritise investment in our local workforce,” she said.

The new policies are part of a wider attempt to reduce overall dependency on international labour.

Another key part of the policy is the dramatic reduction of the shortage occupation list.

Over 100 roles, including chefs and plasterers, will be removed. A limited list of critical jobs will remain but with new limitations.

These positions will no longer include discounted visa fees or allow workers to bring dependents.

The Migration Advisory Committee has been asked to reassess the remaining roles to determine their necessity beyond 2026.

Critics have condemned the UK immigration reform 2025 as short-sighted.

They argue it will strain the already under-resourced care sector, which has long relied on foreign workers to fill staffing gaps.

A care home manager in Manchester, who wished to remain anonymous, shared concerns about the long-term impact.

“This decision could leave many of us without enough staff. We are worried about how we will maintain standards,” she said.

Supporters of the policy insist it is necessary to balance migration and protect the integrity of the system.

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper defended the decision in Parliament.

She explained that migration had reached unsustainable levels and urgent action was required.

“We are delivering a complete reset of our immigration system to restore proper control and order,” Cooper told MPs.

There are growing concerns from rights groups about the treatment of migrants currently working in care roles.

While they are allowed to remain and switch visas, some worry that the new rules will make the process more difficult.

The government insists that existing workers will be supported through transitional arrangements. It remains unclear how this support will be implemented in practice.

The reforms also aim to tackle visa abuse and reduce exploitation.

Reports of care workers being underpaid and overworked have surfaced in recent years.

The Home Office said the new system will help to eliminate bad actors and create safer conditions for workers.

The UK immigration reform 2025 is being closely watched by other countries dealing with similar labour and migration challenges.

The government claims it is committed to building a high-wage, high-skill economy.

Yet the true impact of the changes may not be fully realised until years later.

For now, the nation waits to see whether the new policies will deliver the promised benefits or create further strain on essential services.

Also read: Presidential candidate doubts Peter Obi UK immigration story

One thing is certain: the immigration debate in the UK has entered a new and emotionally charged phase.

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