UK Immigration Overhaul: Pakistani Students and Workers Face Uncertainty

UK Immigration Policy Changes Spark Concerns Among Pakistani Students and Workers London, May 15, 2025 – New UK government immigration proposals are causing concern among Pakistani students and skilled workers. Experts at Farani Taylor Solicitors explain the changes in a recent video interview. The main aim, they say, is to significantly reduce the number of migrants entering the UK. "The government aims to reduce the number of migrants, perhaps from 350 to 150 or 200," explains a legal expert in the video. This will impact companies, colleges, and sponsors who rely on skilled workers. The video also highlights changes to the English language test requirements, making it more difficult for some Pakistani migrants. Further changes affect the skilled worker route, previously offering settlement after five years. The graduate route, which previously allowed two years, is now reduced by six months. This has raised concerns about the impact on talented individuals from Pakistan. The expert concludes by noting that the changes may extend the time to settlement to ten years, and reduce the support for children under 18. The changes highlight a shift in UK immigration policy, with potential long-term implications for international students and workers.