Here’s a concise summary of the recent UK visa changes effective July 22, 2025:
Higher Skills Threshold : Skilled Worker Visas now require RQF Level 6 (graduate level), removing 112 lower-skilled roles.
Salary Increases: General threshold rises to £41,700; lower for PhD holders (£37,500), STEM PhDs, new entrants, and ISL roles (£33,400).
Care Worker Ban: No more overseas recruitment for care workers (codes 6135, 6136); existing visas remain valid.
New Temporary Shortage List (TSL): Limited roles at RQF 3–5 can be sponsored but without dependent rights; reviewed by end of 2026.
ISL End Date: Immigration Salary List roles allowed only until Dec 31, 2026 (subject to change).
Digital Visas: eVisas replace physical stickers for many applicants starting July 15, 2025.
English Requirement Updates: Malta added to exemption list; previous B1 SELT scores can be reused if test provider is still approved.