In the global immigration landscape, the United Kingdom's immigration policy has always been in the spotlight. Recently, a series of new measures announced by British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer have acted like a bombshell, causing significant turbulence in the immigration sector. It is reported that the Immigration White Paper released by the Prime Minister involves changes to all work visas, graduate visas, spouse visas, permanent residency applications, and naturalization applications, with application requirements being raised across the board!
Main contents include:
• The residency requirement for settlement status has been extended from 5 years to 10 years, unless the applicant can demonstrate a genuine and lasting contribution to the UK.
• Language requirements have been comprehensively increased; all adult family members must possess basic English proficiency. For example, the language threshold for work visas may rise from B1 to B2, representing a significant increase in difficulty. More strictly, the English requirement for dependent family members will also start from A1 to ensure they can also "integrate into British society."
• Graduate visas (commonly known as PSW) will also face new restrictions. In the future, graduates may be required to secure "graduate-level" employment with an annual salary of at least £30,000 to remain in the UK. Furthermore, the duration of the PSW visa may be shortened from 2 years to 18 months.
• Termination of the health and care worker visa scheme, with businesses required to prioritize hiring local residents.
• The academic qualification threshold for skilled worker visas has also been raised from A-level to a bachelor's degree, with approximately 180 job roles expected to no longer qualify. However, exceptions may still apply for certain key industries, to be determined by the Migration Advisory Committee.
• Crackdown on visa abuse. Implementing stricter scrutiny, fines, or restrictions on employers and educational institutions, and intensifying efforts to combat abuse of the asylum system. This policy aims to curb illegal immigration and visa misuse, ensuring the fairness and transparency of the immigration system.
Additionally, the government is considering imposing a new tax on every international student to fund local talent training. Universities will also face stricter requirements regarding completion rates. It is reported that these measures will significantly reduce the UK's net migration figures; according to official estimates, several core policies could reduce the number of people moving to the UK by approximately 100,000 per year. In other words, it will become much more difficult for the average person to immigrate to the UK in the future.
With the UK's immigration policy tightening and the difficulty of immigration continuously increasing, many have begun to turn their attention to other European countries, and Portugal has become an extremely attractive option.
Portugal Golden Residence Permit Program
The Golden Gateway to an EU Passport
The Portugal immigration program is truly a golden gateway to an EU passport! Through the Portugal fund investment immigration program, investors can invest from €500,000 in funds to apply for Portugal Golden Residence status for three generations of their family, with fast processing. As a member of the European Union, the Schengen Area, and NATO, holding a Portuguese residence permit allows for travel across 29 Schengen countries in Europe. After obtaining Portugal Golden Residence status, you only need to reside for an average of 14 days every 2 years, and you can apply for naturalization after five years from the date of submitting your immigration application, thereby obtaining an EU passport.
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Additionally, you can also immigrate to Portugal through the Portugal cultural and artistic donation program. According to the legislation, applicants only need to invest €200,000 to apply for Portugal Golden Residence status for three generations of their family, providing a low-cost and convenient way to obtain an EU passport.
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