UK Skilled Worker—What Changed on 22 July 2025
The July 2025 rule changes (HC 997) took effect 22 July 2025. Updated sponsor and going-rate guidance applies; transitional routes exist for older CoS. GOV.UK+1
Salary & occupation rules (high level)
- Jobs normally must be RQF 6+ and meet going rates or route minimums; Immigration Salary List (ISL) offers limited discounts. Check the latest ISL and going-rate tables. GOV.UK+2GOV.UK+2
- ISL guidance & restrictions are in Appendix ISL; watch the transitional notes. GOV.UK
