DJ, dog walker and homeopath among roles on UK skilled worker visa list | Immigration and asylum
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/feb/12/uk-skilled-worker-visa-eligibility-list
Posted by peakedtooearly
DJ, dog walker and homeopath among roles on UK skilled worker visa list | Immigration and asylum
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/feb/12/uk-skilled-worker-visa-eligibility-list
Posted by peakedtooearly
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If there is one thing Britain is short of and is guaranteed to bring growth, it’s homeopaths and dog walkers from third world countries.
Who gives a shit? Honestly this stuff doesn’t affect you. just get on with your life and cheer up a bit
Analysis of Home Office data over three years to March 2024 shows that 334 visas were granted for “animal care service occupations”, which include dog groomers, dog walkers, stable hands, kennel assistants and veterinary assistants.
What ever will we do?
Homeopath…anyone could do that ffs. It’s perfect for a British influencer
Now I understand how the economy will collapse without mass immigration.
>McNeil said the jobs were on the list because of changes introduced after the UK left the EU. “At the same time as ending free movement, the government reduced the skills threshold to allow middle-skilled jobs to qualify for work visas. Previously, only graduate jobs qualified in the system that applied to non-EU citizens.
Anti immigration Conservative party reduced skills thresholds to allow in more immigrants to do low paid and low skilled jobs after we left the EU.
Just let that sink in.
We’re still issuing visas for IT jobs even though the IT jobs market in the UK has collapsed. I’m seeing it first hand. It’s madness. No protection given to British workers.
I guess i can imagine a dj that can headline a festival. David Guetta or something.
I don’t really care about the job roles, but the minimum salary should be set at £50k, which is what you need to earn in order to make a net contribution in tax. No exceptions.
I would laugh but it makes me angry instead. Taking opportunities away from British citizens then have the cheek to ask why they have to seek benefits. This white paper needs to come quick and please for the love of God may it have some common sense
An important bit not included in the title but included in the article, you need a sponsor and must earn at least £38,700 (31k if you are under 26). It’s not just about getting any job on the list.
>Foreign workers also need to be sponsored by an employer and most are required to be paid a minimum of £38,700. The required income drops to just less than £31,000 or lower if the applicant is under 26 or engaged in certain types of higher education.
Also had a look at the Skilled worker occupation list, the Job Type for occupation code is **6129**
>Animal care services occupations not elsewhere classified
The job titles included in the occupation code are
>Animal technician
>Canine beautician
>Dog walker
>Groom
>Kennel assistant
>Stable hand
>Veterinary nursing assistant
The article title focuses on one of the least qualified job title dog walker when, for all we know, most people coming over in this category might actually be veterinary nursing assistants or in another roles.
Edit: The other two titles used in the title
**Disc jockey**
The occupation code is **3413** and Job Type is called
>Actors, entertainers and presenters
The job titles included are
>Actor
>Commentator (broadcasting)
>Costumed interpreter
>Disc jockey
>Entertainer
>Presenter (broadcasting)
>Singer
**Homeopath**
The occupation code is **2212** and Job Type is called
>Specialist medical practitioners
The job titles included are
>Anaesthetist
>Consultant (hospital service)
>Homeopath (medically qualified)
>Medical acupuncturist
>Paediatrician
>Psychiatrist
>Radiologist
>Surgeon
The job titles for both Disc Jockey and Homeopath are just one of many roles listed under these occupation codes, but the title focuses on the ones that will grab attention. It’s a biased title, and it’s clear they picked the more controversial job titles to get clicks.