*Here’s a quick overview of the UK 🇬🇧 Government’s latest immigration plan for May 2025:* 📌 Why the Change? With net migration hitting a record 906,000 in 2023 (up from 224,000 in 2019), the UK government says it’s time to regain control and build a fairer system. 📍 Key Issues The government argues that high migration has led to: ▪️ Housing shortages ▪️ Pressure on public services ▪️ Fewer training opportunities for local workers ▪️ Wage impacts in certain sectors ▪️ Challenges with community integration 📍 Who’s Moving In? ▪️ Many low-skilled workers, especially in care and hospitality ▪️ Increased numbers of dependants ▪️ Migrants staying longer due to flexible visa routes like the Graduate Visa ▪️ Growth in irregular migration (like small boat crossings) 📍 Major Policy Changes ✔️ Skilled worker visas will now require degree-level qualifications (RQF 6) ✔️ The immigration salary discount will be removed ✔️ Social care visa route will be phased out ✔️ Tighter rules on dependants and English requirements 📍 Graduate and Dependant Visa Limits ▪️ Dependant visas dropped sharply from 143,000 in 2023 to 22,000 in 2024 ▪️ Most dependants still don’t have to speak English, raising integration concerns 📍 Economic Impact Despite high migration, UK GDP per person has actually declined since 2022, leading the government to push for growth through better productivity, not just more people. 📌 What’s Next? ▪️ Tougher family reunion rules ▪️ Settlement and citizenship tied to long-term contributions ▪️ Stronger measures against illegal migration ▪️ Reforms to the asylum process The goal is to focus more on training local workers, boosting wages, and improving border security.