UK Visa New Rules: It will no longer be easy for students and skilled laborers to go to Britain, only English will do the job..

UK Visa New Rules: The United Kingdom (UK) has made significant changes to its immigration rules. These changes have been approved by the British Parliament. Following these changes, it will be difficult for students and skilled workers to travel to the UK. For example, only English will facilitate their travel to the UK. If they have difficulty speaking, reading, and understanding English, their dream of going to the UK will be impossible.

Let's find out what the UK government's new visas for students and skilled workers are. When will they be implemented?

Passing the SELT will be mandatory for students and skilled workers to travel to the UK.

Passing the Secure English Language Test (SLET) will be mandatory for students and skilled workers to travel to the UK. Through the SLET, the UK government will assess the visa applicant's English speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills. This will require a B2 level of proficiency, equivalent to a Grade 12 student.

The rules will come into effect in January 2026.

The UK government's new visa rules will come into effect in January 2026. The UK government is going to make SLET mandatory from January 8, 2026. According to media reports, the UK Home Ministry will organize SLET. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has also stated in this regard. She stated that the purpose of this decision is to ensure that newcomers can fully participate in the British lifestyle. She added that if anyone wants to come to Britain, they must be able to communicate effectively and pass the required exams.

Impact of the new visa rules on Indian students?
The new UK visa rules are likely to impact Indian students as well. Under the new rules, the period of stay in the UK to find employment after graduation is to be increased from 2 years to 18 months. There are a large number of such Indian students graduating from there.

Why were these changes made?
The UK government has made changes to immigration policy as part of a comprehensive strategy. A statement from UK Minister Mike Tapp has also been released regarding this. Citing statistics, he said that many graduates are unable to find employment after their studies. He said, "Our goal is to ensure that graduating foreign students make a real contribution to our economy, not simply extend their stay."

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