Overview

• Permanent residency now requires ten years of UK residence, up from five, with exceptions for key professions like nurses, doctors, engineers, and AI specialists.
• Work visas will prioritize highly skilled migrants with bachelor's degrees, while employers must invest in domestic workforce training.
• New English-language requirements extend to adult dependents, aiming to improve integration and reduce family visa approvals.
• The Home Office projects a reduction of up to 50,000 low-skilled worker arrivals next year under tightened visa criteria.
• Deportation thresholds are lowered for foreign nationals convicted of crimes, expanding enforcement powers to address public safety concerns.