Indians in the UK could be affected by a new law from 6 April 2016, where they could be asked to leave the UK or not granted a Permanent residence (Indefinite Leave to Remain) in Britain, if their annual salary is below £35,000.
The changes will affect professionals living and working in Britain on a Tier-2 visa who earn less than £35,000 at the end of five years of their stay in the country. According to the UK's Office of National Statistics (ONS), of the 55,589 Tier-2 sponsored visa applications cleared in 2014-2015, nearly 78% were for Indians (31,058).
The exact figure of those affected by the salary threshold requirements remains uncertain but it is estimated to be between 30,000 and 40,000 workers.
The other major groups employed under this category include Americans, Australians, Chinese and Japanese nationals. However, the government remains adamant that the changes are essential to tackle the country's immigration problems.
