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International graduates in the UK are struggling to secure employment and, as a result, are seeking opportunities outside the country, a survey has found.

In a possible upsetting development for Indians wishing to secure a visa and sponsor their families to migrate to the UK, it has substantially hiked the minimum income threshold by nearly 55 per cent. It means those who earn less than 29,000 pounds, will not be able to sponsor a family member’s

Announcing the rules, UK Home Secretary James Cleverly said that the measures are a part of reducing migration from the 2022 figure of 7.45 lakh, which was the highest number till date.

UK raises family visa income threshold to £29,000, raising it even higher in 2025

The UK increased Family Visa income to GBP 29,000, aligning with Skilled Worker visa levels. Measures aim to curb legal migration, ensure income sustainability, and address public services strain, impacting around 300,000 people.

London: The minimum income required for British citizens and residents, including those of Indian heritage, wanting to sponsor their relatives on a Family Visa increased by over 55 per cent from...

New salary thresholds coming into force in the UK have worried business leaders that a “hike in wages” could deter international graduates from settling.

Learn about the UK's immigration system transformation, including increased income thresholds and measures to reduce migration levels

British citizens and residents, including those from the Indian community, seeking to sponsor family members on a Family Visa must meet the new annual salary threshold of Great Britain Pound, GBP 29,000. - Seeking To Sponsor Relatives In UK? Higher Salary Threshold Regime Come To Force; Check New Rules For UK Family Visa

The United Kingdom has implemented new visa and income regulations as part of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's plans to cut down immigration levels. As part of the changes the minimum income required to sponsor family members has been raised.