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UK immigration changes 2025, highlighting new visa rules for care workers and students, reduced overseas recruitment, and fairer immigration policies.

UK Immigration Changes 2025: New Visa Rules for Care Workers and Students Announced

Health and Care Worker Visa, Student Visa, Study Visa, UK Immigration News, Work Visas / 14/03/2025

UK Government has announced significant UK immigration changes 2025, introducing new visa rules for care workers and international students. These measures aim to reduce the country’s reliance on overseas recruitment and address record levels of immigration. Here’s a detailed look at the key updates and their implications.

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A line graph showing trends in UK sponsored study visa applications (in thousands) from January 2022 to November 2024. The solid purple line represents main applicants, and the dashed gray line represents dependants. Peaks are visible in summer months each year, with a significant drop in dependant applications starting January 2024. Key annotations include "May 2023: Announcement on dependant restrictions" and "Jan 2024: Most students no longer able to bring dependants," highlighting policy changes that caused the decline.

UK Study Visas Drop by 16% Due to Stricter Rules

Student Visa, Study Visa / 18/12/2024

The latest statistics from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) paint a striking picture of the decline in UK Study Visas. This downturn is driven primarily by recent policy changes targeting international students and their dependants. Recent statistics released by ONS highlight a significant decline in the issuance of UK study visas, driven by policy

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UK student visa applications decline by 14% in October 2024, raising concerns for universities. Impact analysis and insights from Morgan Smith Immigration.

UK Reports 14% Decline in Student Visa Applications This October

Study Visa, UK Immigration News / 19/11/2024

The UK has witnessed a significant 14% drop in student visa applications in October 2024 compared to the same period in 2023. This marks a worrying trend for the higher education sector, with only 8,900 applications recorded last month, the lowest monthly figure since March 2024.

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Recruiting International Students is Becoming More Challenging for UK Universities

Student Visa, Study Visa / 16/07/2024

The landscape of international student recruitment in the UK has undergone significant shifts in recent years. From a surprising recovery post-Covid to the current challenges exacerbated by political uncertainties and financial pressures, UK universities face a complex terrain.

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MAC Finds No Abuse in Graduate Visa Program, Recommends Keeping it Intact—A Huge Relief for International Students

Child Student Visa, Graduate Visa, Student Visa, Study Visa / 21/05/2024

The Home Office requested the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) to conduct a review of the Graduate Route. In light of its findings, the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) has suggested in its recent review that the Graduate visa route should be retained, highlighting its significant advantages for both UK education and international graduates. This visa allows international students to work in the UK for two years after completing their studies. The MAC’s findings are crucial in shaping the future of this visa category.

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