Guidance updated following immigration rule changes
We have updated our guidance on how immigration policy changes will impact NHS staff.
The first round of immigration rule changes following the publication of the Immigration White Paper have come into effect.
From today (22 July) employers will need to be aware of the following changes:
- Increasing the skills threshold for Skilled Worker Visas to RQF 6 (graduate level), removing 112 previously eligible RQF 3-5 occupations (across all sectors).
- Increasing the salary threshold for general skilled workers from £38,700 to £41,700.
- The salary threshold for most Health and Care Visa holders, who are paid according to national pay scales, remains unchanged at £25,000.
- Skilled Worker Visa holders who currently work in below degree level occupations can continue to work, extend their visas, bring dependants, change employment and take supplementary employment in occupations below RQF 6, if they meet occupation salary thresholds.
- Only allowing time-limited access to below degree level occupations through an expanded Immigration Salary List (ISL) and interim Temporary Shortage List (TSL), with restrictions on bringing dependants.
- Closing the Social Care Worker Visa route to overseas recruitment for new applicants and removing the requirement to work with regional partnerships to employ displaced workers.
We have updated our resources to help employers navigate the recent changes. These are listed below.
If you have any further questions, please contact internationalrecruitment@nhsconfed.org
