Petitions/Reduce salary threshold of 38,700 for visa sponsorship requirements
StatusClosed
Opened20 Dec 2024
Closes20 Jun 2025
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We call on the Government to review and reduce the £38,700 minimum salary threshold for skilled worker visa sponsorship, as this figure is significantly above typical UK salaries and creates unnecessary barriers for both businesses and skilled migrants.

The current threshold: - Far exceeds the UK median salary (approximately £30,000) - Creates an artificial barrier for skilled workers in many legitimate professions - Disproportionately affects small businesses and regions outside London - May force current visa holders to leave the UK despite being valued employees - Risks splitting families where the main visa holder cannot meet the new threshold. This review is crucial for supporting business growth and family unity.

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Constituency engagement ranking

Kim Johnson
1Kim Johnson MP
Liverpool Riverside
52
Paula Barker
2Paula Barker MP
Liverpool Wavertree
25
Alex Sobel
3Alex Sobel MP
Leeds Central and Headingley
12
Jessica Toale
4Jessica Toale MP
Bournemouth West
11
Dame Chi Onwurah
5Dame Chi Onwurah MP
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West
9
John Grady
6John Grady MP
Glasgow East
9
Tom Hayes
7Tom Hayes MP
Bournemouth East
7
Martin Rhodes
8Martin Rhodes MP
Glasgow North
7
Maureen Burke
9Maureen Burke MP
Glasgow North East
7
Barry Gardiner
10Barry Gardiner MP
Brent West
6