Changes in Global Immigration: UK Tightens Immigration Rules, Canada Welcomes Tech Talent Amid U.S. H-1B Changes.

30-09-25

Yogesh shukla

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Last updated: September 2025

Written by Aptech Visa Editorial Team – 10+ years helping travellers get approved for their international destinations.

Countries with changing rules for Immigration, making it difficult for the applicants, and on the other hand, Canada rolls out better opportunities to strengthen the IT-Techies immigration, to strengthen its economic and infrastructural developments. The rules are changing every day for immigration, for the USA, UK, and Canada.

While the UK is considering tougher criteria for long-term settlement, Canada is actively positioning as an alternative for tech workers. Who could have applied for the USA Visa, but considering a better, economically friendlier alternative after a steep increase in the H1B Visa Price.

UK: Tougher Path to Settlement

UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood announced her intention to overhaul the route to Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR)—the status that allows migrants to settle permanently in the UK.

What’s Changing in the UK Permanent Residency in September 2025

Aspect	Current Rule / Practice	Proposed Change
Time to ILR	Typically, 5 years in many visa routes	Doubling to 10 years for many migrants
Evaluation Criteria	Primarily based on employment, tax payments	Expansion to include social contributions: volunteering, community involvement, and non-benefit dependency
English & Dependents	English requirement for principal applicant; limited expectations for adult dependents	Stricter English levels extended to dependents, especially adults
Graduate Visa Duration	A graduate visa is currently valid for 2 years	Proposed reduction to 18 months
Other Policies	Normal paths for student sponsorship, care worker routes, etc.	Closure or restriction of some routes—e.g., “social care visa route” may be shut for new entrants

These policy proposals stem from the UK’s 2025 Immigration White Paper, titled “Restoring control over the immigration system.”Many changes are still under consultation and have not yet become law.Consult the Visa experts before you apply for the UK Visa in September 2025.

Who Will Be Affected by the Changes in the UK Visa Rules?

Currently, those on work, family, or student visas may see their path to settlement delayed.
Students & graduates aiming to remain via graduate or post-study work routes face shorter durations and tougher eligibility requirements.
Dependents (especially adults) may now need to meet higher English or social contribution requirements.
Care and social services sector roles, which currently attract many migrant workers, may see restricted new hiring from overseas

Canada: Opening Doors for Tech Talent, a Global opportunity to apply for Canadian Permanent residency for the Indian Techie

As global visa Rules tighten economically as well as on paper with strict rules and considerations, Canada is seeking to attract skilled professionals who may no longer find viable pathways to the United States.

According to a September 2025 NDTV report, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney stated that Canada is reviewing its immigration strategy with the aim of bringing in tech workers who might otherwise have taken U.S. H-1B visas.

Why Is Canada Making This Move, while opening up for Permanent Residency for Indians?

The recent announcement of a USD 100,000 fee on new U.S. H-1B visa petitions has put pressure on companies and workers relying on U.S. work routes.
Many international tech professionals (especially from India) consider the high cost and uncertainty of U.S. visas now less attractive.
Canada sees this as an opportunity to tap into that talent pool with friendly immigration policies.

Who will benefit from the Canada opportunity for Permanent Residency?

Tech professionals who cannot, or choose not to, go through the U.S. route now have a compelling alternative.
Employers in Canada can access a broader, global talent base.
Indian professionals are especially likely targets given the large share of Indian nationals in U.S. tech work visas.

Combined Impact & Strategic Implications

The PR and the people in UK may have to face some difficulties, considering the changes in the Economic policies from the UK.
Canada’s open immigration policies may shift global migration flows, especially from regions of India.
These changes coincide with the U.S. tightening—creating a three-cornered shift where Canada positions itself as the rising alternative.

Professionals are faced with more complex decisions: Which destination offers the most favorable path today and in the future?

How can AptechVisa help you in all these daily Policy shifts?

With dynamic immigration policies across major destinations, finding the right ways can be complex. Aptech Visa offers specialized support for individuals and families considering immigration to the UK, Canada, or the U.S. Here’s how we can assist:

Our team specializes in the UK, US, and Canada visas. We are tracking 24/7 on the latest news and updates. Making ourselves ready for all that's new.
Based on your profile (education, skills, work experience), we guide you toward the best Immigration option to choose from.
We help you prepare, review, and file applications with high quality, reducing the risk of rejection due to any errors. As the visa rule tightened, even the slightest error can lead to a rejection and loss of the Visa fee.
We recommend when to apply, which visa route to choose, and which destination offers the best long-term prospects.
For countries with interview or evaluation requirements (UK, Canada, etc.), we train and prepare you to present a strong application.