- New data answers puzzle of why skilled worker visa applications didn't decrease much despite higher salary thresholds: *grants* are down much more Applications: down 24% in July-Dec Grants: down 42% Refusals & withdrawn: up 58% Q: will this be temporary blip as employers adjust to new rules?
- New data out today: ➜ Health & care main applicants down 81% since April 2024 but still not particularly low historically (Jan 2025 level = equivalent to 22,800/year) ➜ Skilled work & health/care grants seem to have stabilised post salary threshold increases in 2024
