Unveiling a Comprehensive Migration Plan
A Recent announcement by Home Secretary James Cleverly, revealing a comprehensive plan aimed at significantly reducing migration levels and tackling immigration system abuse. This represents a crucial step, marking the largest-ever reduction in net migration.

Balancing Stricter Controls
The plan introduces stringent controls on dependents entering the UK, higher minimum salaries for overseas workers, and a crackdown on exploitation within the immigration system. Specifically, adjustments to the Health and Care visa aim to limit care workers from bringing dependents to the UK, prioritizing essential healthcare while addressing potential exploitation.

Heightened Salary Thresholds
A significant move involves a nearly 50% increase in the earning threshold for overseas workers, effective next spring. This adjustment, from £26,200 to £38,700, aligns salaries with the average full-time earnings for these roles. The objective is clear – discouraging heavy reliance on migration and emphasizing investment in local talent.

Ceasing Salary Discounts, Introducing Immigration Salary List
To combat discounted labor from overseas, the government plans to eliminate the 20% salary discount for shortage occupations and implement an Immigration Salary List. This initiative aims to maintain a fair immigration system, reviewed by the Migration Advisory Committee against increased salary thresholds.

Ensuring Integrity in the Graduate Visa Route
The plan involves a thorough review of the Graduate visa route to prevent abuse and align with the UK’s best interests. These actions build upon previous measures addressing the rise in students bringing dependents to the UK.

Prioritizing the Domestic Workforce
Central to this strategy is prioritizing the domestic workforce through the Back to Work Plan, providing focused employment support. Home Secretary James Cleverly emphasizes the need to reduce net migration, safeguard British workers, and ease strain on public services.

Contributing Fairly
In addition to migration control, migrants will contribute financially through an increased Immigration Health Surcharge from £624 to £1,035. These measures target concerns surrounding non-compliance, worker exploitation, and abuse within the adult social care sector.