UK Immigration Rule Changes – July 2025

Skilled Worker Route – Key Changes  

Salary Threshold Increases – Appendix Skilled Worker

• New salary minimums for several bands have changed, based on a 37.5-hour working-week:
  – General threshold: £41,700 up from £38,700
  – New Entrants: £33,400 up from £30,960
  – Health and Care Worker: £28,200 up from £26,100
• For those already on Skilled Worker visas and who are eligible for transitional arrangements, the annual salary threshold has also been increased.
• RQF Level 3 Occupations have been removed.
• The Skilled Worker route will now only accept occupations at RQF Level 6 or above, removing eligibility for lower-skilled roles.

Global Business Mobility Route – Key Changes  

Salary Threshold Increase

The minimum salary has risen to £52,500, up from £48,500, based on a 37.5-hour working week.

Updated Salary Calculation Example

• Reaffirms that salary calculations are based on a 48-hour week cap.
• Example: If an individual works 48 hours per week, the calculation will be as follows:
  – £52,500 / 37.5/hrs multiplied by 48/hrs = £67,200 annual salary to qualify

Key Considerations  

• Review job roles and ensure they meet RQF Level 6 criteria: What qualification levels mean: England, Wales and Northern Ireland – GOV.UK
• Confirm revised salary thresholds for any new initiations that will be processed post 22nd July 2025.
• Adjust CoS planning and recruitment strategies in advance of the 22nd July 2025 cut-off.
• Further information can be found in the Statement of Changes dated 1st July 2025: Statement of changes