Overview

• The white paper proposes increasing the residency requirement for British citizenship from five to ten years, with exceptions for certain skilled workers.
• Stricter English proficiency tests will apply to all migrants, including adult dependents, as part of the integration process.
• Work visas will require a university degree, and international recruitment for care workers will be discontinued.
• Post-study work visas will be reduced from two years to 18 months, and universities admitting foreign students will face heightened scrutiny.
• Employers will be required to prioritize British nationals for job openings and pay 32% higher sponsorship fees for migrant workers.