"Rishi Sunak's Immigration Crackdown: New Rules Limit Highly Skilled Worker Visa Scheme. In a bid to tighten the UK's immigration policy, the government introduced stricter rules in July 2025, significantly limiting the eligibility for the highly skilled worker visa scheme. The new regulations aim to reserve the scheme for graduate-level employees who are expected to earn a minimum of £41,700, a move that has sparked debate among business leaders and immigration experts. Critics argue that the restrictions could hinder the UK's ability to attract top talent and drive economic growth, while supporters claim that the measures are necessary to address concerns about the country's immigration system."
The rules were tightened in July 2025 to restrict the scheme mostly to graduate-level employees who would be earning at least £41,700.
