NEW ENTRANT SALARY REVEALED - UK Skilled Worker Visa Rules - 2024
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 20 ก.ค. 2024
- UK New Immigration Rules were announced, including changes to the Skilled Worker Visa. Now we know the details of the new entrant rule for the Skilled Worker Visa!
Today, 14th March 2024, the statement of changes to immigration rules was announced. In this video, I reveal what the changes mean for international students in the UK who wish to switch to a Skilled Worker Visa after their Student or Graduate Visa. I also delve into the significant details of how you can qualify for the New Entrant Rule (and get a salary discount), empowering you with the knowledge to make informed decisions.
Let me be clear, THIS VIDEO IS NOT IMMIGRATION ADVICE, and I am not an immigration expert. However, it is a reliable source of information to help you understand the changes to the Skilled Worker Visa and the New Entrant Rule.
MY DETAILED BLOG POST ABOUT THE CHANGES:
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STATEMENT OF CHANGES - GOV.UK LINK:
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So, there is a minimum salary level and a salary requirement for a particular role. You have to meet the highest threshold. The SOC2020 levels have been updated with higher rates, so you need to check what is 70% for your desired position. For many junior roles, it is still going to be £30,960. So do not stress out too much!
It is good news; the £38,700 salary threshold will not apply for many international students switching from a Student/Graduate Visa to a Skilled Worker Visa.
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Hi Valeria,
I have received a job offer for a 3-year duration programme at a large audit corporate.
As the new rule announced in April states that new entrants discount lasts for 4 years (including graduate visa route duration), I was suddenly withdrawn for my past offer.
This is because by the time I start and end the programme, the wage discount service is short for about 1.5 months as my graduate route visa finishes on 7th, August while the programme ends on 27th, September.
Me and the company were announced with the news far after the offer was made, which the contract has been signed but it's now officially illegal.
I am here to ask for help with your expertise, to seek for ways that the company (the employer) could protect me (the employee) from this rule and avoid withdrawing the offer.
This legal change, I concern, is not fair for some offer-holders that have signed the contract before the change had been made. International students have obtained graduate route visa to work for an employment, to refuse all the other offers for single company decision.
As I will be able to discuss with the programme manager during the future call, I would like to research any possible methods to keep the offer as planned, as much as I could.
hi valeria, my wife earns over 50k a year but her company doesnthave a sponsor licence, what do we do? why cant one just apply for a visa without a COS if he or she earns over 45k and above as a migrant? atleast this will boost the country's economy, as these pple pay big taxes to the government and contributing so much to the economy so I am of the opinion that any migrant who earns over 45k and above should be sponsored by the government if the company doesn't sponsor>>
Hi, i am on student visa and came in may 2023 to UK. I just want to know how much yealry i need for the sponsership from a golf club and bar?
Hello mam I'm from Bangladesh
I forgot to put tick in the checklist. I just put signature and name. Will that cause visa refusal.
Hi Valeria. I’m a bit confused as I’m on a graduate visa and doing a job. The starting ongoing rate of my salary is 41k now my question is will I get a 20% discount on it or am I eligible for 70% ongoing rate? Whats the difference
Well done, hard work but very informative.
Thank you!!
Hi, Is Age having any effect on the New entrant salary threshold? Let's say the Job code is 2134, the 70 percent of the ongoing rate is 34,580 GBP per year. Does this figure change with age? I am 30 years old. Should I be paid 70 percent (34,580) or more??
Thanks for the video.
what about the furture students coming to the UK? will they be recognised as "new entrants" when they graduate ?
Yes, if they meet the criteria and if they won't make any changes to the law!
Здравствуйте Валерия я хотел спросить например жуниор тестировшику (QA tester) какова шансы для трудоустройства с последевательным получения skilled worker visa.
Currently holder of the psw visa. But finding a job is getting complicated(
It is a good area, and you have a good chance! What is your degree and experience? What complications have you faced?
@@MindTheGrad Thank you! Well, I completed a postgraduate course last year. I have a 1.5 year manual testing experience outside of the UK.
Challenges are getting a positive response from employees. And finding a company who can sponsor with a visa.
@@smartgentlemannn8563 Yes, I understand, but your field is in demand, and at least you have some experience to sell! check out my website, we help students with their job search strategy in the UK!
@@MindTheGrad I did already and thinking about to get some help from you guys.
Hi sir,i have a question about new entrant threshold discount on skilled worker visa. I'm 21 years old but my job code is not mentioned in ISL list which is (5431 butcher) can i get discount on salary threshold per year please let me know if possible I'm very upset about it 😔. I'll be very thankful to you.
Very informative video thanks
Thank you!
Hey Valeria, what would the option be if I’m not able to get a sponsored job before the 4th April? Does that mean that after the 4th April, if I secure a sponsored or full time job I would need to be paid £30k?
Hey! yes, unless you are eligible for other exceptions, like a healthcare job, etc
Thank you for the information, Is the new entrant rule applicable to postdoctoral fellows too? Please inform
Could you please clarify the question, for which role is it?
@@MindTheGrad this is a postdoctoral research assistant role in chemical engineering
Hey Valeria, thanks for all the informations. I have a question.
I am applying for senior positions as an experienced IT project manager. when I look at the SOC occupation code list, "70% of going rate" is £36,330 for the project manager role. in this case, the salary I should earn annually will be £36,330, right?
Yes, I think so! Since it is the minimum level of £30,960 and 70% of the going rate.
Is it after taxes?
@@shankarnarayana3374 before
@@MindTheGradi have a doubt, what if the salary is 30960 in this case, am i eligible
Hi Valeria! Great quick breakdown of a 300 page update for new entrants. Sadly, i hate to be the debby downer but 30,960£ is definitely much higher than the junior level salary for a lot of fields… I have been deep in applications for a few months now for software roles and even for a high qualification field like mine the starting pay is usually 25-27k£. This has effectively killed the market for entry level jobs for internationals in my field as employers will have to pay a higher salary than non internationals to get us a visa… what a mess😢
Thank you! I know it is making the Skilled Worker Visa more difficult for international students, but I obviously agree and do not deny it. I will make a new video about the salary levels and what you can do to get £31k... Consider working on a Graduate Visa first, to get some experience, for example.
Thank you very much for this informative video; however i have a question assuming I am currently a student and I am 23, I am studying MSc Data science, do i absolutely have to get paid 38000? Or the going 70% of the going rate, thank u again.
It will depend on a role that you will get on a skilled worker visa
Hi Valeria.. is there any salary limit for getting a dependent visa for new entrant scheme.
In this video with Yash we talked about this th-cam.com/video/-9Sz-CVNq6M/w-d-xo.htmlsi=Fh4mYCjRovIbzC-K It looks like, if you are eligible for a Skilled Worker Visa, then you are usually automatically eligible to bring a dependant, but honestly I didn't look into this in too many details and what are the exact rules/exceptions
Hi Valeria, If I'm under 26, and just graduating from a university degree this September, does it mean that these rules do not apply to me, and I need to earn more than 23,200 per year. Or do I also need to fulfill 70% of the going rate for the SOC 2020 occupation code?
Hello, where does the £23,200 come from? Why do you think that the new rules do not apply to you?🤔
@@MindTheGrad I meant, because im under 26, the rules are different- it states that I need to earn 23,200 minimum and have 70% of the going rate for the SOC 2020 occupation code. Refer to option J, page 67
@@AadyaCovers please read my blog post, you can only be awarded under option J for healthcare jobs or for example if you already had a skilled worker visa before April 4
How to prove i belongs to new entant category in cos or in application
Hello - thank you for your video its very informative, appreciate your effort and time :) I have a quick question; I'm a bit confused about the difference between option E and option J, as both specifies that I need to be a new entrant but the minimum salary changes so to be more clear. I'm a graduate civil engineer and on table 1 option E the table specifies that I need to get paid £31,850 but on table Table 2 option J £24,710.
Can you please help me understand which category I'm in please. Thank you!!
Thank you, it is inside my blog post, too long to explain over the comments :)
Thanks a lot Valeria!! You’re an Angel haha, I got an offer from Newcastle Uni for masters in advance computer science, the course starts Sept/24, will get completed next year Sept/Oct 2025 and I’ll be turning 26 in July 2025. So let’s say after MSc in Computer Science in 2025 for me:
- I’m over 26
- I’ll qualify for a new entrant for 4 years (2 years graduate visa + 2 years skilled visa OR 4 years skilled visa)
- For me to get skilled visa as a software engineer I need to be paid 70% of going rate (£49,400) which is £34,580 while I’m a new entrant
- after 4 years of new entrant do I need to be paid £38,700 or the going rate which is £49,400??
Also can I change employers on a skilled worker visa??
I believe you will need to be paid the going rate, you can change employers on a skilled worker visa, but would need to change visas as you will have a new sponsor. please note that I am not an immigration advisor
Thank you for the information!! My employer is in the process of from a skilled worker visa for me. The application is in process and I have not received my CoS. If I get my CoS after 4th of April, will I be under the new rules,? Please could you let me know. Thanks 😊
Thank you! Do you think you will apply before 4th April for the visa?
@@MindTheGrad I’m not sure, does that affect the application process?
I have read that some sources say that as long as your COS is issued before 4th April you should be fine, but I honestly can't confirm 100%@@darylldavis2846
Hi Valerie, I was given an offer by one of the big 4 in December and I am meant to join this September, my salary does not meet £30k it’s below that. are they likely to take back their offer?
Well done! I hope that they will revise the salary, let's see! I really hope that they would like to match the market rate....
Hey, any updates from your company? I’m in the same boat and I’m scared they will back off too. I am meant to join in September too and I am an international student
@@Pattyblaize123 do you mean you’re coming in September to study and you already have a full time job there?
No. I’m done with school and I got a job that is supposed to start in September but due to the visa restrictions they’re delaying. Still waiting for a feedback
hi Valeria,can I askhow about existing skilled worker could it be included in salary increase?tnx
Could you please clarify your question?
Visa durations are for 3 & 5 years, what would be the case if applicant is changing visa after degree completion, like He will get 3 years visa most probably, how to accommodate 4th year !!
Where did you find out that the visa duration can only be for 3 or 5 years? I thought the sponsor decides the visa duration? The visa can then be extended on different salary?
Hi,Valeri....I would like to know the total hours per week on which new threshold for salary is based.
"Going rates are per year and based on a 37.5-hour working week. They
must be pro-rated for other working patterns, based on the weekly working hours stated by the applicant’s sponsor." assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/65f18e57ff11701fff6159bb/E03091226_-_HC_590_-_Immigration_Rules_Changes__Web_Accessible_.pdf Page 80
@@MindTheGrad Thank you for the response.Iam afraid,I meant not the going rate.I like to know the total hours of work per week on which minimum salary rquirement of new entrants(eg:£30960) is based.
Also, is there also going to be a reform of Graduate visa too??
Yes, they are doing it now and will let us know by the end of 2024 what the reform will be
Does new entrant need to. ful fill all the category. I'm over 26 but on PSW. So. Will i be a new entrant or not?
It is “or” not “and”
I have friend coming in September 2024. Will he be count as new entrant in 2025 once he will graduate?
Yes if he meets the student criteria, like graduating with an eligible course
Hey Valeria, there is another table from page 123 in the document you linked that has different salaries and rates compared to the first table for the same occupations. Could you please give us some clarity on what the difference between both tables is?
Hello! Yes, I explain it in my blog post:
landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/i1z3o8 - as per my understanding, the second table is for the other category, which only applies for some healthcare jobs and for people already on the skilled worker visa before 4th April 2024
@@MindTheGrad unable to read/access the blog even after registering :/
@@mahimanarayan2667 after you confirm your email address you will be automatically redirected to the blog post
@@MindTheGrad hey, after confirming, when i click on the link to go to the blog post, it just says “You have successfully registered, Please check email for next steps”. It’s been 2 hours and I registered multiple times. I didn’t receive any email and I couldn’t see any blog post either :/
sorry about that, I just resent it again, let me know if it works
Would the salary threshold affect an applicant who has already made a skilled worker visa application and is waiting for a decision?
No
What will happen when people come to renew their visas?
These new policies will not be applied retrospectively and until the Immigration Rules are amended the salary threshold will remain the same.
Those already in the route before the Rules changes are exempt from the new Skilled Worker salary requirements when they change employer, extend, or settle. homeofficemedia.blog.gov.uk/2024/02/01/reducing-net-migration-factsheet-december-2023/
Hi valeria, my brother is currently on skilled worker visa (5 years visa) and he’s planning to marry later in june-24 will it be okay if he marry late or he needs to go back in his country and marry before 14th April, please advise us ASAP.
Kind regards
Sorry I am not sure about your question, better to talk to the lawyer
Hey hi valeria,
I am currently on graduate visa. My question is if i want to switch my job in during new entrant time period. The salary discount still applies even if i switch the job ?
Thanking you
Yes, but you can't be a new entrant for more than 4 years (including graduate visa) - as per my understanding
@@MindTheGrad Thanks for your reply.so I can switch jobs on the time period. Even if it was a different occupation code ? Like switching from senior carer to restaurant manager? Thanking you
@@muheshvaran4381 I think so... I did not see the rule, that you can't switch jobs as a new entrant, but note that you will need to update your visa if you switch employers or your switch occupation code which might mean higher salary level
@@MindTheGrad Thank you for your reply. Noticing your videos from the beginning, keep up the good work. Happily subscribed :)
@@muheshvaran4381 thank you!!!🙏
Hi Valeria, I’m currently on graduation route Visa I’m 29y , I found a job which I will be paid 25k am I legible for skilled worker visa??
🙏
Which roles is it? Do you know your occupation code?
If the 70% is lesser than 30,960£ than which one would be on count?
As per my understanding, there is no such cases, they made sure that in the table there are no values below 30,960 unless it is a job in healthcare or education
@@MindTheGrad Thanks for the info.
Hi Valeria, I might have a question for you if you can please clear my specific doubt, it would be helpful,
I am on a graduate role with an F1 company paying me 35000£,
Finished my masters in Jan 2022. {"student visa"}
PSW/graduate visa acquired on 30th June 2022 expiry 30th June 2024.
Job started in feb 2023 with a F1 company and getting paid 35000£ but still on a graduate/psw visa.
the company is sponsoring me for next three years getting me a skilled worker status, my question would be.
what will the situation be if I do the application post 4th April 2024 as I still have my psw expiry set to 30th June 2024?
Would the company be required to pay me new minimum salary i.e., 37,38K? (whatever the amount is) the job role is graduate controls engineer and I am not sure under which occupation list this position falls. could anyone advice comment on this as well. Thank you!
Hello! I am not an immigration advisor, but from 30th June 2022, for 4 years, you will be considered a new entrant. So Let's say you switch this June 2024, until June 2026 you can be paid below 37,8k or whatever is the 70% of the going rate, but after June 2026 they will need to apply for another skilled worker visa and pay you above 37,8k most likely ! but they might have an immigration team that will help you in the process
@@MindTheGrad Hi Apologies for late replying soo updates from my end just thought to add in my scenario so that people might have more clarity about New Entrant: my case: student from 2021-2022, on psw visa from 2022-2024, makes my current years of total in the UK to 3 years. Now I started job with a company in early 2023, still on PSW, march 2024 company sponsored me for skilled worker for another 3 years, BUT I don’t fall under new entrant category because there is a sub section of rule in the New Entrant category saying that a person is considered a new entrant only for 4 years since he/she came to the UK AND if any company is sponsoring for the job the company SHALL NOT give less length of work contract or issue less years of CoS to the employee just to make him eligible as a new entrant. So, for me in my CoS it says N as in not a new entrant in this category, hope this helps in clearing out new entrant category. To summarise what I believe is no company will hire you or give you CoS for a smaller number of years (They would want same employee for longer term). B). 90% of us wouldn’t be considered as a new Entrant. Even if we would be under 26 or qualify for other points as a new entrant just because of this sub section rule we will not be a new entrant, HOPE this helps everyone. There is one scenario which can make us fall under entrant category If you get a skilled worker job directly after you finish your degree ie not go for PSW (i.e waste a year or few months on PSW), then if we calculate the number of years for new entrant AND the company gives you a skilled worker for lets say 2 years to make you fall under new Entrant category, then only its a possibility of you being a New entrant, hence I said 90% of us wont be considered as a new entrant.
@@MindTheGrad Thank you for your reply , Also updates i finished my Skilled woker visa application on 28th march, and currently waiting for the outcome. but hope that this new entrant thing which i faced and had to dig and do alot of research my scenario can be used as an example for many to understand what exactly new entrant is. also your video is very informative. cheers!👍
Hey if i switch my student visa to psw visa i will be eligible as a new entrants?
You can be eligible for a new entrant if you switch from graduate visa to skilled worker visa
Hi What would be the salary threshold for assistant manager at restaurant and for how many hours weekly if someone will move graduate visa to skilled work visa. It would be appreciated if you answer me quickly. Thanks in advance
I honestly don't know, the employer decides your role code and then you can check what is the going rate on gov.uk website
yeah it’s comes under code 1222 but thing is that salary meet the requirement but the hours are 48 so in your opinion is that fine?
48 per week
@@owaisahmed8890 the statement says ' Going rates in Table 1 are per year and based on a 37.5-hour working week. They
must be pro-rated for other working patterns, based on the weekly working hours
stated by the applicant’s sponsor.' the table also has an hourly rate
@@MindTheGradcan u explain me table 2? In table 2 soc code 4151 showing salary 23200.what is meaning of that
How is it that foreigners come can get that salary after graduating but we locals barely get 25K per year??? Its absurd that this is allowed.
Cry about it
My 70% of soc 2020 going rate is 32k. Am i eligible for new entrant if im paid 30926
My understanding is that you need 32k salary then
Mam my age is 29 years and Outside from Uk , can i eligible for new entrant : Yes / No plz confirm me. My salery will be given to ke 39000 pound.
Hi valeria, just wanted to ask i came in the September 2021 intake as a student then applied for my graduate route visa in 2022 and it expires in January 2025. I have a job which pays me 32000 going forward this year if i want to apply for skilled worker visa should my salary be 38700?
How long will you be on a graduate visa before the switch to skilled worker visa?
@@MindTheGrad Suppose Till October
@@siddhantghosalkar0007 how much time in total? Like when did you visa start?
@@MindTheGrad My graduate route visa started in February 2023 and it ends in January 2025. The skilled worker visa im yet to apply i just want to know how much salary i will be requiring suppose im applying in October. My occupation code is 2317.
@@siddhantghosalkar0007 you can be a new entrant for 4 years, so if you switch after one year graduate visa, you can have a salary discount for 3 years, if after 2 years, than 2 years
Offered salary is 28000, more than 26,200 which is minimum pay, but going rate for code 3538 is 29,800. Can I still qualify for the skilled worker visa?
When are you applying?
Before 2nd of April.
I assume new changes do not apply to you then?@@Vishalrelz
@@MindTheGrad thank you. I was checking if the “going rate will apply” in my case. So I guess offered salary of 28000 is still safe to apply before 2nd April even though going rate for the job is 29,800. Correct?
@@Vishalrelz are you checking new rates or previous rates?
Hi mam it's only for students.. I am 24 years old from India can i get this 30% discount on applying skilled worker visa
Yes, if you get a job with a visa sponsorship
@@MindTheGradI am 26 years old.in table 1 after 20% discount 4151 code salary is 30960 pound.can I get 30% discount of my salary as new entrant?
I am confused by your question, please clarify. You need to check in this table what is the salary for 70% going rate @@mirzatareq8745
Hi mam , i am from India I have a bachelor degree and i am under 26 years old.so can I apply from new entrant from outside the UK??
You can if you get a job offer that is willing to sponsor skilled worker visa
@@MindTheGrad thanks you so much for information 🙏
Hi im on a student dependent visa Does my wife need to get 38700 if she applies for skilled worker visa because she is having dependent
Previously, you can be a new entrant and have a dependent, I think this rule will stay, but I am not sure.
@@MindTheGradok thank you for your valuable inputs and information
Hi.
I'm currently in Leicester, UK under student visa.
I'm hoping to apply Graduate visa eventually Skilled worker visa (SOC 3421 - kitchen designers catagory)
I previously worked in Srilanka almost ten years in the same job as kitchen designer.
1. Will I be qualified to apply as new entrant - aged 34 with 10 years experience outside UK. ( I'm currently in Student visa postgraduate - Msc marketing, Leicester UK)
2. If I find a job paying £30,960 only , will it be sufficient to apply under Skilled worked visa?
3. What does it mean? "Eligible for Phd points - SW skilled worker
It indicates "No" for my job.
See last column 6:37
4. Do I have to show the salary of £38,700 when I apply for 4th year of skilled worker visa? Or salary of £30,960 can be shown for entire five years of SW visa catagory when I apply?
Hi, I am not an immigration advisor, I can only tell you what I think based on my experience and what I have read. 1 - You can be a new entrant since you will complete your master's in the UK. 2- £30,960 can be sufficient for some jobs, but other roles might have a higher going rate (70%). 3 - I think that there can't be discounts on salary for this position if you have PhD, but this one I am not sure 4. No, you can be a new entrant for 4 years only as I said in this video, this also includes any years spent on graduate visa. So you will need to apply for a new visa and meet the full salary requirement after that
At this point the UK in itself is confused with it's own rules