The Labour government has maintained its firm stance on immigration policies in the latest White Paper released by VisaHQ, confirming continued restrictions on dependant visas and proposing a reduction of the Graduate Route visa duration from three years to 18 months. This move signals a tightening of the UK’s post-study work opportunities amid broader efforts to control migrant numbers. The White Paper outlines the government’s rationale behind these changes, emphasizing economic priorities and immigration management as central themes in the upcoming policy framework.
Labour Maintains Restrictions on Dependant Visas Amid Immigration Debate
The Labour government has decided to uphold current restrictions on dependant visas, signaling a firm stance amid ongoing immigration debates. This move limits the ability of dependants of skilled workers and students to join their family members in the UK, a policy that has sparked considerable discussion among advocacy groups and…
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Author : William Green
Publish date : 2026-03-08 15:43:00
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