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The UK's Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) has published its comprehensive review of salary requirements for work visas (in December 2025), and the recommendations could fundamentally reshape how employers recruit international talent. If you're sponsoring workers or planning to work in the UK, these proposals deserve your close attention. The Current Problem The UK's work visa salary system has become unnecessarily complex and, in some cases, counterproductive. When the pre

What are the s ignificant changes to English language requirements for UK work visas that came into effect on 8 January 2026? What's Changed? The UK government has raised the English language threshold for first-time applicants under three key visa routes: Skilled Worker visa High Potential Individual (HPI) visa Scale-up visa The requirement has increased from B1 level (GCSE equivalent) to B2 level (A-Level equivalent) under the Common European Framework of Reference for La

If you are married to, or in a civil partnership with, a British citizen or someone settled in the UK, you may be eligible to apply for a UK Spouse Visa. This visa allows you to live, work, and eventually settle in the UK with your partner. However, one of the key parts of the application process is meeting the financial requirement , which proves that you and your partner can support yourselves without relying on public funds. The Minimum Income Requirement As of 11 April 20