Major Changes to Legal Migration Announced
Published on: 11/12/2023
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Rob Tubman Senior Associate, A&L Goodbody Northern Ireland LLP
Rob Tubman Senior Associate, A&L Goodbody Northern Ireland LLP
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Rob Tubman is a senior associate in A&L Goodbody's Employment group in Belfast. He advises public and private sector employers on a wide range of employment issues and has particular expertise in the UK retail sector.  Locally, Rob has successfully defended complex Tribunal claims on behalf of listed clients and supports employers with day-to-day workplace matters, as well as employment aspects of corporate transactions. He delivers bespoke training to clients and professional bodies and is a sought-after speaker on a wide range of employment law topics. Outside of more traditional employment law matters, Rob routinely advises clients on the full spectrum of business immigration matters, including sponsor licence applications, right to work audits and complex visa issues.

Home Secretary, James Cleverly, has revealed the government’s plans to reduce legal net migration, including major changes to skilled worker visa salary thresholds and a curb on migrant workers bringing their dependants to the UK.

Some of the significant changes coming in 2024 include:

  • The minimum salary threshold for Skilled Worker visas will increase by more than a third, rising from £26,200 to £38,700. For context, the current median average salary of a full-time UK worker is £34,963.
  • The minimum income thresholds for family visas will also increase to £38,700 as the government looks to curb the increase in family-related visas. Over 75,000 were granted in the year to June 2023.
  • While Health and Care visas will be

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