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Duncan Lewis Business Immigration Director Article on Major Immigration Reforms featured by Chronicle Law (3 June 2025)
Date: 03/06/2025
Vicash Ramkissoon, Director of Business Immigration, has been featured in Chronicle Law providing expert analysis on the UK Government’s newly published Immigration White Paper.
This wide-ranging policy reform package, announced by the Home Office, aims to reduce net migration and reshape the UK’s approach to overseas labour, family migration, and long-term settlement. Vicash offered key insights into the impact of the proposed changes on UK employers, international workers, and families alike.
Among the most notable reforms discussed:
- Raising the Skilled Worker visa requirements to degree-level (RQF Level 6) and increasing salary thresholds
- Closure of the Adult Social Care Worker route due to concerns around exploitation
- Higher English language requirements and extended qualifying periods for settlement and citizenship
- Introduction of a more restrictive Shortage Occupation List and tightening of family migration criteria
In his analysis, Vicash highlighted the serious operational challenges these reforms pose.
“These proposals, if implemented in full, represent a fundamental shift in the UK’s approach to migration. While the government presents these measures as a means to drive down net migration and protect vulnerable workers, the scale and pace of change will present serious challenges for employers, migrant workers, and families alike.”
The full article can be read here: Home Office White Paper Unveils Major Immigration Reforms
About the Author
Vicash Ramkissoon is a business immigration director with 20 years of professional experience. He leads a team skilled in complex immigration matters. This includes assistance for high-net-worth individuals from Asia and the Middle East and strategic immigration advice.
Contact Vicash at vicashr@duncanlewis.com or on 020 3114 1105 for expert guidance.
About Duncan Lewis Solicitors
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