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  • 5/16/2025
Migrants already in UK face longer wait for permanent settlement In a move that’s rattling migrant communities across the UK, the government has unveiled a plan to double the time it takes to qualify for permanent settlement and the rules apply not just to new arrivals, but those who’ve already made Britain their home.

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00:00Home Secretary speaks in the Commons after immigration overhaul.
00:06In a shocking overhaul of Britain's immigration policy, the UK government has announced a
00:11hard reset on the entire legal migration framework.
00:17From slashing skilled worker visas to ending overseas recruitment for care workers, the
00:22new white paper signals a historic pivot towards stricter controls, domestic training mandates
00:29and tougher compliance.
00:32But what does this mean for foreign workers, students and employers?
00:38The full version of this blog is available on our website, link mentioned in the description
00:43and pinned comment below.
00:57In today's video update, we discuss why net migration must come down, the tightening
01:02of skilled worker visa rules and the discontinuation of care worker visas.
01:08We also cover the crackdown on visa misuse and exploitation, the shrinking of the graduate
01:14visa route and new integration demands with raised English language requirements.
01:19Additionally, we highlight the overhaul of family visa and settlement pathways and the
01:25upcoming parliamentary vote on a formal immigration cap.
01:30Watch till the end to understand how these sweeping reforms could drastically reshape the UK's
01:35immigration system and your chances of entry or settlement.
01:46Let's begin with net migration must come down.
01:51The government aims to dramatically reduce net migration from its record high of over 900,000.
01:59This shift reverses past policies that encouraged broad recruitment from abroad, which allegedly undermined
02:05domestic labour training and economic stability.
02:10Next, we explore how skilled worker visa rules tightened.
02:15More than 180 low-skilled occupations will be removed from the shortage occupation list.
02:22Salary thresholds will rise and only temporary, tightly regulated access will be allowed in critical industries.
02:31Moving on to care worker visas discontinued.
02:36Following revelations of mass exploitation, including 39,000 displaced workers, overseas recruitment
02:43in the care sector will end.
02:45Existing visa holders may remain or switch statuses, but future hiring will rely on domestic
02:51strategies.
02:55Then we look at the crackdown on visa misuse and exploitation.
03:01Visa abuse, including fraudulent care licences and non-compliance in education, has triggered
03:07severe penalties.
03:09E-visas and digital IDs will monitor overstayers and enforce deportation of foreign offenders,
03:15not just those imprisoned.
03:19Following that, we examine how the graduate visa route shrunk.
03:24The popular post-study work visa will shrink from 2 years to 18 months.
03:29To extend stay, graduates must now secure jobs that match their qualifications.
03:36Next, we discuss the integration demands.
03:40English requirements raised.
03:43English proficiency standards will rise across visa categories, including spouses and dependents,
03:49to encourage integration, prevent isolation and reduce exploitation.
03:55Then, we highlight the family visa and settlement path overhauled.
04:02The standard settlement route will double from 5 to 10 years, with fast-track options only
04:07for those making significant economic or societal contributions.
04:14After that, we cover the parliamentary vote on immigration cap.
04:20Opposition members are pushing for a legally binding annual migration cap and repeal of the
04:25Human Rights Act in immigration cases, sparking fierce debate over legality and effectiveness.
04:32Finally, we wrap up with conclusion.
04:36The UK's new immigration policy is nothing short of a seismic shift.
04:42Whether you're an employer, a prospective migrant or a concerned citizen, the next few months
04:47will reshape who gets to live, work and stay in Britain.
04:51Explore the full breakdown and expert analysis on our website, linked in the description.
05:00That's a wrap on today's video.
05:03If you have something to say, the comments are waiting for you.
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05:09Thanks for stopping by.

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