India, Oct. 12 -- The United Kingdom has introduced new visa protections allowing recognized victims of modern slavery on Skilled Worker visas to leave abusive employers and take up other lawful work without jeopardizing their immigration status for the remainder of their visa. The change, announced by the Home Office on October 9, could also benefit eligible Indian nationals working in the UK.

Under the revised rules, workers formally recognized as victims of modern slavery by the Home Office will no longer be tied to a specific sponsor. They can take up lawful employment with any employer for the rest of their existing visa period.

Previously, workers who left abusive sponsors risked losing their immigration status and income, potenti...