Tuesday, December 24th, 2024

It will be difficult to get a job in Britain! Government will reduce dependence on foreigners, know what will be the impact on Indians

UK Visa Restrictions: Getting a job in Britain is becoming difficult day by day. The British government has announced new restrictions to stop migration, as it wants to reduce the hiring of foreign workers. In this way, foreign workers will be given less number of visas. The UK Home Office has made preparations to reduce dependence on international workers. Under this, the number of foreign workers will be reduced in those sectors where they are employed the most.
Britain’s Migration Advisory Committee is going to monitor the key areas where there is a skills shortage. After this, the annual report will be submitted to the ministers, so that they can take decisions on immigration. UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) is also to step up scrutiny of visa sponsorship of migrant workers, to enforce employment laws and tighten visa sponsorship rules to restrict companies from hiring foreign workers.

Preparation to cancel license of sponsor committing visa irregularities

The British government has become very strict regarding foreign workers. Measures will be taken to curb people holding sponsorship licenses and prevent misuse of visas. There will be an investigation by UKVI and the license of any sponsor involved in visa irregularities will be suspended or cancelled. Additionally, the minimum wage requirement for skilled workers has been increased from £26,200 to £38,700 this year. It has been implemented.

Visa restrictions will create a crisis

Britain has issued 89,095 healthcare worker visas till June this year. There has been a decline of 26 percent in comparison to last year. Marley Morris, associate director of migration, trade and communities at the Institute for Policy Research, said the restrictions would hit sectors that need people. “The social care sector is still facing difficulties in recruiting people. For this reason, the government should monitor the situation closely to avoid a crisis,” he/she said.

How will visa restrictions affect Indians?

In 2024, 1,60,676 Indians got UK work visa. But due to new visa restrictions it will become difficult for them to get a job. Most Indians work in the finance and tech sectors in Britain, but after the new visa rules, it will be challenging for them to get a work visa. Visa restrictions are also going to affect those Indian students who want to study in Britain and work there. It may happen that companies do not sponsor them for jobs.

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