UK immigration skyrockets: 672,000 migrants set a new record in 2023

Highlights: 672,000 Migrants invited in 2023 so far! 

• According to the Office for National Statistics, 672,000 migrants were invited as of June 2023. 
• The recent Stats are up compared to the 607,000 numbers in 2022. 
• The net migration figures for December 2022 have been revised to 745,000. 
• Most UK migrants are said to be professionals in the Health and Care sector.

 

Check your UK eligibility 

Do you want to check if you are eligible for UK immigration? You can now get an instant score within seconds with the  Y-Axis UK Immigration Points calculator. 

 

Net Immigration Stats of the UK

The annual net immigration rate surged to 672,000 as of June 2023, which was up compared to the 607,000 in 2022. The net migration figures for December 2022 were revised to 745,000 which was a new record. 

As per stats, there is a prominent increase in emigration that has slowed down the immigration rates. 

 

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Rishi Sunak’s Efforts to Curb Illegal Immigration 

Rishi Sunak’s current focus is on controlling illegal immigration and encouraging the entry of the proper foreign workforce into the country. 

 

List of Industries in the UK facing Labour shortages

Some of the industries in the UK that are facing labor shortages are listed below:

• Manufacturing 
• Healthcare 
• Skilled Trades 
• Accommodation and Food services 
• Human Health and social work activities 
• Transportation and storage 
• Wholesale and Retail trade 
• Construction 
• Administrative and support services. 

 

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Steps to Apply for UK Work Permit

You can follow the eight simple steps given below to apply for a UK work permit:
Step 1: Check your eligibility with the Y-Axis UK immigration points calculator. 
Step 2: Select the type of UK work visa. 
Step 3: Arrange the requirements for the UK work visa. 
Step 4: Apply for the Work visa. 
Step 5: Schedule an interview at the nearest local UK embassy. 
Step 6: Pay the required application fees.
Step 7: Await the work visa status
Step 8: Fly to the UK. 

 

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