[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text dp_text_size=”size-4″]In London, there has been a significant decrease of 83 percent in the issuance of Care Worker Visas by the United Kingdom, suggesting that the government’s anti-immigration policies are yielding results. According to data from the Home Office, the number of visas granted to health and care workers, skilled workers, and students in the first quarter of 2024 dropped to 139,100 from 184,000 in the same period in 2023.
This decline is largely attributed to the UK’s ban on overseas social care workers bringing their dependents into the country. The impact is evident not only in the actual visas issued but also in the reduced number of visa applications, particularly evident in March 2024, with 11,900 fewer applications for skilled worker health and social visas compared to the previous year.
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Home Secretary James Cleverly noted the substantial decline in numbers as a result of the measures taken. The UK government has implemented various strategies to deter immigration, with similar restrictions observed in Canada and Australia. Canada, for instance, plans to reduce international student numbers by 35 percent compared to 2023 figures due to housing challenges.
The UK’s data suggests it may be nearing its goal of dissuading 300,000 individuals annually from entering the country, a target that aligns with its immigration policies. These measures reflect a broader global trend of countries tightening immigration regulations to address domestic concerns.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
