Latest changes in UK Immigration rule as per the newly published white paper

Here we are trying to:

Summarise the key points of white paper

Answering the frequently asked questions such as;

• Does any of these changes affect the nursing community?
• Who do these changes affect?
• How will this impact the VC-OSCE route?
• What could be the broader impact of these changes?

Here is the summary of the latest proposed immigration rule changes outlined in the recent white paper and their potential impact:

Key Proposed Changes

• Increased requirements for assessing the English language proficiency of immigrants and their dependents.
• Potential increase in the waiting period for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) from 5 to 10 years.
• Increase in Visa application and migration surcharge costs.
• Temporary suspension of the care worker visa route until 2028.
• Reduction of the post-study work visa period to 18 from 24 months.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Does any of these changes affect the nursing community?

No, based on the white paper, these changes are not intended to affect professions such as doctors and nurses.

Who do these changes affect?

These changes are likely to primarily affect overseas care workers intending to migrate to the UK due to the temporary closure of their visa route. Students will also be affected by the reduced post-study work period. Additionally, the extended UK ILR waiting period could impact most other professionals, excluding doctors and nurses, particularly those currently on a post-study work visa who have not yet begun their permanent residency application.

How will this impact the VC-OSCE route?

These proposed immigration changes are not expected to affect the VC-OSCE or its intended outcomes. Existing challenges related to this route, such as the limited number of overseas nursing vacancies, will likely to persist.

What could be the broader impact of these changes?

In line with the government’s objectives, these changes may lead to a decrease in interest in UK immigration in the coming months. Furthermore, the morale of current immigrants could be negatively impacted, potentially leading to an outflow of talent to countries like Australia, which offer pathways for nurses with one year of UK registration.

We will continue to monitor these proposed changes and provide further updates as they become available.

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