What aspiring international students and highly skilled workers need to know

The British government has just announced a major transformation of its immigration system in the form of a new White Paper proposing a range of reforms designed to cut net migration, cap reliance on low-cost foreign workers, and sharpen the criteria for skilled migration.

- MAMTA JANI

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper made the announcement, describing the moves as a "complete reset" of the policy for managing immigration in the UK.

This policy shift has attracted a great deal of interest, especially from businesses operating in sectors that rely on global talent, skilled workers, and overseas students. It is expected that the new policy will affect the near and long-term opportunities for work and education available to individuals seeking employment and study opportunities in the UK.

Important Points of the New Immigration Reforms: 111 jobs will be taken off the existing Skilled Worker visa list, making it harder for many professionals to work in the UK.

The decision to end recruiting care workers from overseas would be a big blow for the health and social care sectors, which have long relied on foreign staff.