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UK skilled worker visa has interesting roles like canine beauticians & DJ

Between 2021 and March 2024, a total of 334 skilled worker visas were granted for occupations in animal care services, including roles like dog groomers, dog walkers and kennel assistants

UK study visas: Applications up 13% in January 2025, first rise in a year

The increase in student visa applications follows a period of decline triggered by policy changes introduced in January 2024

UK visa: Apply for UK-India Young Professionals Scheme 2025 on February 18

YPS is a reciprocal scheme that allows UK and Indian nationals aged 18 to 30 to live, study, travel, and work in the other country for up to two years

UK citizenship rules: Opposition wants PR ban for low-wage immigrants

Households applying for UK citizenship must prove they are "net contributors" to the economy, meaning they would have to meet a higher earnings threshold, says UK Opposition

Migration to push UK population to 72.5 mn by 2032: Why it may hit Indians

The change is likely to increase pressure on Prime Minister Keir Starmer to tighten immigration policies

UK to hike immigrant sponsorship fee by 100%: How it impacts job seekers

The UK government estimates that the proposed immigration fee increases could generate an additional £269 million annually

UK plans to relax visa rules for AI workers: Opportunity for Indian techies

The move is part of the government's AI Opportunities Action Plan, unveiled on January 13, 2025

UK bars employers from shifting sponsorship costs to skilled workers

The new policy mandates that businesses cover expenses such as Certificates of Sponsorship (CoS), sponsor licences, and other related costs

Cut foreign worker reliance, deport illegal immigrants: UK's crackdown plan

The changes will impact Indians trying to enter the UK illegally and also those who wish to work in the country legally

Switch to UK's new eVisa by March 2025: Here's a step-by-step guide

Over 3.1 million people have already moved to the digital system

UK introduces grace period for transition to eVisa system until March 2025

The UK on Wednesday introduced a grace period until March 2025, during which time expired physical documentation will be accepted for international travel as visa holders make the transition to an entirely online eVisa system. As part of an ongoing Home Office drive, all visa holders including many Indians using a physical biometric residence permit (BRP), a passport containing a visa vignette sticker or ink stamp confirming their indefinite leave to enter/remain in the country, or biometric residence card (BRC) as evidence of their immigration rights, were given until the end of December to make the switch to an eVisa. While the Home Office claims over 3.1 million people have already switched over to an eVisa, there are believed to be several others who have been unable to meet the year-end deadline having encountered technical issues, among other reasons. For those who are yet to switch to an eVisa, a wide range of guidance and support is available, said Seema Malhotra, UK ...

What happens when UK study visa expires for Indians? Options explained

Most countries offer post-study work visas, allowing graduates time to find work after completing their studies

UK's Graduate Route visa to stay unchanged; relief for Indian students

Everyone recognises that Indian students are phenomenal. Indian alumni are leading globally, including at the World Bank and beyond," says UK's Lord Karan Bilimoria

UK to start ETA for non-visa travellers in 2025: What this means for you

The UK Home Office has introduced the ETA scheme, which operates similarly to the US ESTA system

UK drops Rs 41 lakh minimum income rule for Family Visa, relief for Indians

The planned hike had raised concerns among analysts about its potential impact on lower-income families

Advantage for Indians? UK may soon face skilled worker shortage in key jobs

In contrast, the US, China, India, Germany, and Brazil have robust talent networks across all sectors analysed by Hays

UK elections: Will Starmer's reign give Indian students a reason to cheer?

With Keir Starmer as the new Prime Minister, do international students, particularly from India, have a reason to cheer? Experts answer

How UK migration curbs could shrink workforce, limit economic growth

Migration curbs could further shrink the workforce, increasing wage and price pressures and limiting economic growth

UK PM Rishi Sunak plans to cap work and family visas annually: Details here

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has pledged that a new Conservative government would cut the number of available visas each year

Impact of UK visa rules on caregivers: Stranded Indian workers seek help

"The British people deserve an immigration system that puts their interests first", said UK Home Secretary James Cleverly