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Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules
15 March 2022
At a Glance
Issue Summary
The statement outlines changes to the UK's Immigration Rules, including new Global Business Mobility routes and High Potential Individual (HPI) route.
Action Requested
The minister announces the launch of the Scale-up and High Potential Individual (HPI) immigration routes to provide UK businesses with access to highly skilled workers. The Scale-up route simplifies entry for initial six months, while the HPI route allows graduates from top global universities to work in the UK without a job offer. Additionally, changes are made to the Global Talent visa, Settlement Family Life route, and Private Life route.
Key Facts
- Changes implement Plan for Growth measures.
- Launch of new Global Business Mobility routes including Scale-up and High Potential Individual (HPI) routes.
- Scale-up route requires sponsorship for six months initially.
- HPI route allows graduates from top global universities to work in the UK without a job offer.
- Global Talent visa expanded with prestigious prize recognition.
- Settlement Family Life route reformed for simplified rules.
- Private Life route revised, allowing early settlement after 5 years for children and young adults who spent half their life in the UK.
- Seasonal Worker route expanded to include ornamental horticulture roles.
- Minimum hourly pay requirement of £10.10 per hour added to Seasonal Worker route.
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