Create a New Independent Skilled Worker Visa Route

Background

This proposal recommends the creation of a new Independent Skilled Worker Visa (ISWV) that allows qualified foreign nationals to work in the UK without being tied to a sponsoring employer.

Additional details

The purpose of this visa is to: Address skill shortages more effectively Reduce worker exploitation linked to employer-dependent visas Enable non-citizens to contribute productively to the UK economy Maintain clear safeguards to protect public resources and immigration control