UK Immigration Sees 25% Decline Following Visa Reforms

New Home Office rules lead to significant drops in health, care, and student visa applications

Skilled worker, study, and health and care visas issued fell from 235,400 to 175,500 in early 2024.
Health and care worker visa applications plummeted by 76%, from 50,900 to 12,400.
Dependent visas for foreign students fell by 79%, significantly impacting student recruitment.
Skilled worker visas increased by 41% due to a surge before new wage thresholds took effect.
Net migration figures expected to remain high, with a potential drop projected by the next election.