00:00UK Immigration Rule Changes from 22nd July 2025
00:05Urgent Actions for Sponsors and Skilled Workers
00:10In this video, we unpack the crucial July 22nd rule changes, including the RQF Level 6 upgrade and removal of 100-plus job codes,
00:23updated COS approval and transitional provisions, new overseas extensions guidelines, defined COS rules,
00:30the closure of the overseas care worker visa route, revised salary thresholds and sponsor notes, and limitations on the temporary shortage list.
00:40Watch till the end to understand how each update could affect your visa status and what you need to do now to stay compliant and competitive.
00:52Major UK Immigration Rule Changes will come into force on 22nd July 2025,
01:10directly impacting skilled worker visas, sponsor obligations and overseas recruitment practices.
01:15The UK Home Office has already notified all licensed sponsors via email,
01:22stressing the importance of acting swiftly through the sponsor management system before the cut-off.
01:29Read the full breakdown on our website, link in the description below,
01:34and don't forget to share our updates with your friends and family on Facebook, WhatsApp and X.
01:40Let's begin with key deadline, July 22nd rule implementation.
01:49All actions, including assigning certificates of sponsorship,
01:53must be completed before 6pm on July 21st, 2025.
01:59After this, the SMS will be offline,
02:02and the new sponsorship rules will begin at 9am on July 22nd.
02:07Next, we explore the RQF Level 6 upgrade and 100-plus job codes removed.
02:19The skills threshold rises to RQF Level 6,
02:24eliminating over 100 roles from eligibility.
02:27Sponsors must now ensure new cost codes meet RQF 6,
02:31ISL, or TSL criteria,
02:34else applications will be rejected.
02:37Moving on to cost approval and transitional provisions.
02:43Pending defined costs not matching the new criteria will be automatically rejected.
02:49Sponsors can reapply only if the applicant qualifies under transitional arrangements,
02:53for example, renewing from overseas with prior valid COS.
02:58All such cases must include specific wording in the job description
03:02and reference the previous COS number.
03:04Then, we examine overseas extensions and defined COS rules.
03:12Visa extensions from outside the UK are still allowed under transitional rules,
03:17only if clearly stated during COS assignment.
03:21Any misstep will lead to refusal and loss of visa fees.
03:25All overseas applications for care worker and senior care worker roles are now closed due to exploitation concerns.
03:39In-country switching is allowed if the worker has legally worked for the sponsor for at least three months.
03:45Next, we discuss the new salary thresholds and sponsor notes.
03:51From July 22nd, all COS must reflect new salary thresholds.
03:56For pre-approved COS assigned later, salary updates must be added via a sponsor note.
04:04Then, we cover the temporary shortage list limitations.
04:07A new TSL allows time-limited sponsorship for sub-RQF6 roles,
04:13but dependents will not be permitted and no salary or visa fee discounts will apply.
04:18Finally, we wrap up with the conclusion.
04:24The UK's July 2025 immigration overhaul places serious compliance responsibilities on employers and applicants.
04:33Missed steps may lead to sponsor license revocation or visa refusal.
04:38If you are unsure about transitional provisions, job codes or salary rules, seek legal guidance immediately.
04:45For a full breakdown and expert consultation, visit our website via the link in the description.
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