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From 8 January 2026, applicants for the Skilled Worker, Scale-Up and High Potential Individual visas will be required to show knowledge of English to B2 standard in all for components (reading, writing, speaking and listening). This raises the plank from the current B1 to a higher standard. Graduates from the UK Universities will continue to...
Applicants for settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme can now meet continuous residence requirements if they have been in the UK for at least 30 months in the last 5 years before applying. The new rule came into force on 16 July 2025. The relaxed rule on absences from the UK is a major...
Working in the UK
The 1 July 2025 Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules announces the first changes to the Skilled Worker route since the publication of the White Paper on reform of UK immigration in May this year. There are no changes for workers who are already on the sponsored work route except that their next visa...
returning resident
In the White Paper published this morning, the Government has announced a Plan for Change, introducing some major immigration reforms. It is the intention of the government to start introducing changes in the coming weeks. More dramatic changes, such as earned path to settlement and citizenship, are to be evolved before the end of the...
New Health and Care Visa

Health and Care Worker visa expanded

In an effort to boost adult social care following the pandemic, care staff (social care workers, care assistants and home care workers) have been added to the shortage occupation list.  Employers will be able to sponsor candidates in these professions for the Health and Care visa starting from 15th February 2021.

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England Travel rules: Covid-19 tests, vaccines and quarantine

If you are travelling to the UK from another country, there are multiple rules that need to be followed due to Covid-19.   Updates to the Covid-19 travel rules If you are fully vaccinated and you arrive after 4am on 11th February 2022: You do not have to take a PCR or LFD COVID-19 test before

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child adopted outside the UK

Short-term visas for lorry drivers and poultry workers announced

Due to the current shortage of Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) drivers in the UK the government has announced multiple new measures. In addition to introducing free, short and intensive training courses to become HGV drivers for British residents, and sending thank-you letters to British HGV drivers (encouraging those who have left the industry to return),

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Fast-track routes for talented individuals to come to the UK

On 10th September 2021, the UK government announced further simplifications to the Immigration Rules, focused on high-achieving individuals. International Sportsperson route announced The publication outlined the creation of a new fast-track International Sportsperson visa route, that is said to make it easier for professional athletes to work in the UK. This route is said to

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‘Operation Warm Welcome’: supporting Afghan arrivals in the UK

In a new press release published on 1st September the UK government announced that arriving Afghan nationals will be given immediate indefinite leave to remain, funding for school attendance and access to healthcare under the Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy (ARAP). This is a scheme for Afghans who worked closely with the British military and

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Reimagining the UK’s Innovator Visa: New visa routes announced

In a new policy paper published by the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS), the UK government outlined plans to become a global hub for innovation. One of the ways in which it wants to achieve this is by opening up new visa routes – ‘High Potential Individual Visa’ and ‘Scale-up Visa’ –

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New Resettlement Route for Afghan refugees announced

On 18 August 2021, the UK government has outlined a new scheme welcoming Afghan women, children and others to the UK. What we know so far The goal is to welcome 5,000 Afghan nationals this year. Women, girls, religious and other minorities will be prioritised as they are most likely to be at a risk

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