Skilled Worker visa changes: July 22 RQF Level 6 salary threshold
Are you worried about how your eligibility may be impacted by the recent changes to the skilled worker visa? On July 22, 2025, major changes will take effect, which will worry businesses and applicants in a variety of sectors.
The minimum skill threshold for new applications to RQF Level 6 (graduate level) has increased, potentially excluding many previously eligible jobs, including some chef, retail manager, and care worker positions. The general increase in pay to £41,700 for skilled workers on the skilled worker visa presents another challenge.
Will July 2025 be the last month that I am eligible for a skilled worker visa? Your role now has to meet the RQF Level 6 standard and new, higher wage thresholds for new applicants. However, there are transitional plans in place that offer extensions in certain RQF 3-5 positions for those who were already on the skilled worker path before this date.
To manage these challenging changes, professional guidance is required. Adam Bernard Solicitors, a prosperous legal practice in London, specialises in immigration law. Allow our solicitors to assist you at every step of the application process to ensure you understand your options and meet the most recent requirements. Get in contact with us right now for tailored advice.
