At a glance
- TfL workers have delivered a letter to Downing Street after the government refused to meet City Hall over visa rule changes that could force dozens of staff to leave the UK.
- Unions say around 60 to 300 TfL staff are at risk due to higher salary thresholds and some transport roles being removed from the “skilled worker” list.
- Mayor Sadiq Khan and union leaders have condemned the move, calling it “inhumane” and urging ministers to grant exemptions for staff who have built their lives in Britain.
Transport for London (TfL) workers have delivered a letter to Downing Street after the government rejected a request from City Hall to discuss visa rule changes that could force dozens of staff to leave the country.
Recent changes to immigration rules have raised the skills threshold for foreign workers, removed some transport jobs from the “skilled workers” list and increased the salary requirements for visa sponsorship.
