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Migrants will need A-level standard English to work in UK
Applicants for skilled worker, scale-up, and High Potential Individual visas must meet A-level English standards from January 2026, aiming to reduce migration by up to 100,000 annually.
- Tougher English language requirements for certain visas will be implemented, with applicants needing to reach B2 level for skilled worker and graduate visas from 2026.
- The high potential individual visa for graduates from top universities will be expanded, with the number expected to double from 2,000 to 4,000 per year.
- The immigration skills charge for UK employers sponsoring foreign workers on specific visas has been increased, with estimates suggesting the changes could reduce the number of people coming to the UK by up to 100,000 per year.
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Migrants to face A-Level English test
Migrants applying to work in the UK will soon face tougher English language requirements, with certain applicants required to demonstrate A-Level-equivalent proficiency from January 8, 2026, according to Gov.uk. The proposal – part of the government’s Plan for Change immigration white paper – raises the standard from the current B1 (GCSE level) to B2 (A-Level), testing speaking, listening… Source
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