Core Viewpoint - The UK government has implemented strict "anti-immigration" policies, significantly increasing the difficulty of obtaining work visas and extending the residency requirement for permanent residency from 5 years to 10 years [1][3]. Immigration Policy Changes - The key change in the immigration policy is the extension of the time required to obtain permanent residency from 5 years to 10 years [3]. - The immigration skills charge paid by employers for foreign employees will increase by 32% [3]. - The costs for large companies sponsoring foreign employees for a 3-year skilled worker visa will rise to £6,064, an increase of £1,300 compared to previous measures [3]. Visa Application Requirements - The threshold for skilled worker visa applicants will be raised from RQF 3 (equivalent to A-level) to RQF 6 (university degree level), disqualifying approximately 180 job positions [4]. - The number of low-skilled work visas issued surged by 72% to 27,900 in 2023, primarily in the hospitality sector [4]. Student Visa Regulations - The number of student visas issued by universities ranked between 601 and 1200 increased by 49%, while those from the top 100 universities decreased by 7% [7]. - The post-study work visa duration will be reduced from 2 years to 18 months [7]. - The government plans to impose a 6% tax on income from international students for UK universities [7]. English Language Proficiency - New requirements mandate that immigrants applying for visa extensions or settlement must demonstrate improved English proficiency [8]. Opposition and Concerns - Critics argue that the government's tightening of immigration policies may further the agenda of right-wing populism in the UK [10]. - Concerns have been raised regarding the financial impact on universities, with predictions of budget deficits and challenges in competing for global talent [10].

根据英国政府本周发布的一份长达80页的移民政策白皮书，英国将通过多种措施减少移民数量，例如收 紧签证发放标准，提高技能与英语要求，将永居申请所需的合法居留年限从5年延长至10年。 英国首相斯塔默（Keir Starmer）在发布会上措辞激进，称没有严格的改革，英国恐将成为充满"陌生 人"的孤岛。 尽管历届政府都试图控制移民规模，但根据英国政府数据，过去两年净移民仍分别高达90.6万和72.8万 人，远超预期。本月初，主张强硬移民政策的改革党在英格兰地方选举中大获全胜，反映出民意转向。 牛津大学马丁学院创始院长、世界银行前副行长戈尔丁（Ian Goldin）近期对第一财经记者表示，经济 压力助长了排外情绪，本地民众更容易"缺乏足够安全感"，因此助长了反移民等右翼民粹主义倾 向。"他们认为，如果树立高墙，并有更多保护措施，就能阻止自己陷入风险。"他称，"但如果不解决 根源问题，就很难阻止这股趋势。我们必须创建一个更加包容的社会，创造更多就业机会，让生活成本 降低，减少公共卫生危机等这些根本性的问题，才能让民众产生对全球化的信任。" 聘用外籍雇员的成本上升 根据白皮书，英国移民政策的一项关键变化是将获得永居权的时间 ...