Top 5 Changes to UK visa and settlement rules after the 2025 immigration white paper A new immigration white paper has sent shockwaves through the UK’s migrant community. Titled Restoring Control Over the Immigration System, this sweeping proposal outlines major changes—most notably, a plan to double the qualifying period for permanent settlement. While nothing is law yet, the implications are clear: the path to Indefinite Leave to Remain may be about to get much longer and harder.
00:01Top 5 changes to UK visa and settlement rules after the 2025 Immigration White Paper.
00:11A new Immigration White Paper has sent shockwaves through the UK's migrant community.
00:17Titled Restoring Control over the Immigration System, this sweeping proposal outlines major changes.
00:24Most notably, a plan to double the qualifying period for permanent settlement.
00:31While nothing is law yet, the implications are clear.
00:35The path to indefinite leave to remain may be about to get much longer and harder.
00:41Full version available on our website. Find the link below in the description and pinned comment.
00:54This video unpacks the key proposals from the 2025 Immigration White Paper, including plans to reduce the list of eligible skilled worker visa jobs,
01:12end overseas hiring for social care roles, introduce a levy on international student fees, impose cutbacks on the graduate visa,
01:20and enforce tougher English language requirements for all applicants.
01:25So watch till the end to fully grasp how these sweeping reforms could reshape the UK's migration, education and labour landscape.
01:39Let's begin with key proposals from the 2025 Immigration White Paper.
01:45The UK Government is proposing five major changes as part of a plan to curb migration and redefine who gets to stay, work or study in Britain.
01:58Next, we explore reducing the list of skilled worker visa jobs.
02:03Jobs classified as medium skilled may no longer qualify unless exempted by the Migration Advisory Committee.
02:13Industries now face pressure to hire locally or risk being locked out of global talent.
02:22Moving on to ending overseas hiring for social care roles.
02:27In a controversial move, the UK plans to ban the recruitment of overseas care workers, cutting off a critical pathway for thousands of migrants.
02:36Then, we examine the levy on international student fees.
02:43Universities may soon pay a tax on tuition revenue earned from foreign students.
02:49Critics warn this could increase costs and reduce opportunities for international applicants.
02:54Following that, we look at graduate visa cutbacks.
03:01The popular graduate visa, which currently allows a two-year stay after study, will be slashed to just 18 months, shrinking the window to gain work experience or transition to another visa.
03:13Next, we discuss tougher English requirements for all.
03:20Expect stricter English tests for primary applicants and now dependents must prove basic English proficiency to qualify for visas.
03:31This marks a major shift in family migration rules.
03:34Finally, we wrap up with conclusion.
03:37The UK is tightening its immigration gates faster than ever.
03:44If you're planning to study, work or settle there, these new rules could change your plans overnight.
03:51Prepare now, stay informed and don't let your future be decided by surprise.
03:55All done for today. Let us know what stood out to you in the comments.
04:02If you found this helpful or interesting, don't forget to like and subscribe.
