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A new immigration crackdown means most foreign workers will have to earn at least £38,700 to qualify for a UK skilled worker visa from today.
The changes were announced by Home Secretary James Cleverly last year as part of a five-point plan to curb net migration, which he said was 'far too high'.
However, workers can apply for a visa for jobs with a lower salary threshold if their role is on the UK Immigration Salary List.
This list, which was published today, covers occupations that are hit by labour shortages and include a minimum salary requirement - based on the 'going rate' for the particular role.
While many jobs command salaries that are lower than the £38,700 cap, others breach it, with biological scientists required to be offered a salary of at least £41,900 to move to the UK.
Visa changes were announced by Home Secretary James Cleverly last year as part of a five-point plan to curb net migration, which he said was 'far too high'
Immigrants working in the NHS are able to apply for Health and Care Worker visas, where the minimum starts at £29,000.
Below are the minimum salary requirements for people applying for skilled worker visas:
Biological scientists – all jobs
Archaeologists
Graphic and multimedia designers
Laboratory technicians
Pharmaceutical technicians
Artists
Classical ballet dancers
Orchestral musicians
Arts officers, producers and directors
Agriculture and fishing trades
Welding trades
Stonemasons
Bricklayers
Roofers, roof tilers and slaters
Carpenters and joiners
Construction and building trades
Care workers and home carers
Senior care workers
Animal care services
£41,900 (£21.49 per hour)
£36,400 (£18.67 per hour)
£30,960 (£15.88 per hour)
£30,960 (£15.88 per hour)
£30,960 (£15.88 per hour)
£32,900 (£16.87 per hour)
£30,960 (£15.88 per hour)
£32,900 (£16.87 per hour)
£37,500 (£19.23 per hour
£30,960 (£15.88 per hour)
