She returned after firms in UK refused visa sponsorship due to high costs. She is not alone, Indian professionals from US returning too, but at significantly lower salaries

The UK has tightened its work visa requirements at least twice over the past two years. The minimum salary threshold for positions eligible for a skilled worker visa increased from nearly $35,409 in 2024 to around $52,303 by April, before rising further to nearly $56,358 in July 2025.