The minimum income requirement for a spouse or family visa will be raised from £18,600 to £38,700.
Care workers will not be allowed to bring any dependents to the UK, and care firms will be required to be registered with the Care Quality Commission to sponsor visas.
The Shortage Occupation List will be reformed and the current 20% going rate salary discount for shortage occupations will be abolished.
The rules on students bringing family members to the UK will be tightened, plus the Migration Advisory Committee will be commissioned to carry out a full review of the graduate visa route.
The announcement of the very large increase from £18,600 to £38,700 in the minimum income requirement for a spouse or family visa was met with considerable surprise and dismay on social media.
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