Overview

• Settlement eligibility for migrants will double from five to ten years, with fast-track options for highly skilled workers like doctors and engineers.
• Skilled worker visas will now require a university degree, while overseas recruitment for care worker roles will be banned, sparking backlash from the care sector.
• English language requirements will be raised for all visa applicants and their adult dependents to promote integration and cohesion.
• New powers will flag all foreign offenders for removal, expanding deportation criteria beyond prison sentences.
• Employers will face stricter requirements to train domestic workers, with increased fees for hiring foreign staff to encourage local recruitment.