House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules
14 March 2024 · Home Office
Proposed by Tom Pursglove Con Corby
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Key points
- Changes to UK immigration rules to reduce net migration and curb abuse will be implemented from April 4, 2024.
- The minimum income requirement for partner route applications will be increased.
- Restrictions on care worker dependant sponsorship will be tightened.
Issue summary
This statement outlines changes to UK immigration rules aimed at reducing net migration and curbing abuse.
Action requested
The government is introducing changes including an increase in the minimum income requirement for partner route applications, tightening restrictions on care worker dependants sponsorship, and replacing the Shortage Occupation List with a new Immigration Salary List. These measures will take effect from April 4, 2024.
Key facts
- Changes announced on December 4, 2023.
- Around 300,000 people who came to the UK last year would not be able to come under new rules.
- Minimum income requirement (MIR) for partner route applicants increases to £29,000 from April 4, 2024.
- MIR for HM Armed Forces partners aligns with salary threshold of £23,496.
- EU Settlement Scheme relationship requirements expanded under Appendix Victim of Domestic Abuse (VDA).
- Shortage Occupation List is replaced by the Immigration Salary List from April 4, 2024.
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