Applications for key UK immigration routes have nosedived by 37% in the year to March 2025, according to Home Office data. The numbers tell a stark story: visa applications dropped from nearly 1.24 million to 772,200 over the 12-month period. This decline follows the Conservative government’s immigration policy changes in early 2024 that significantly restricted several visa pathways. Health and Care Sector Hit Hardest The health and care worker category saw the most dramatic decline – applications from workers and their families plummeted 78%, from 359,300 to just 80,700. This crushing drop stems directly from the ban on overseas care … Continue reading UK Visa Applications Drop 37% as Health, Student, and Skilled Routes Face Tight New Rules