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Modern slavery victims on Skilled Worker visas to receive major new relief, but implementation details are key
Earlier this month, the Home Office announced a major new relief for migrant workers on the Skilled Worker visa. From 8 October 2026, Skilled Workers who have been referred into…
UK Immigration Blog
Understanding Visa Curtailment Letters: Your Complete Guide for 2026
What Is a Visa Curtailment Letter? A visa curtailment letter is a formal notification from UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) informing you that your permission to stay in the UK…
Free Movement Articles
Visit visa requirement imposed on Nauru because of “Citizenship by Investment” scheme
Statement of changes to the Immigration Rules: HC 1491 has just been published. It is the seventh (!!) statement of changes we have had this year. It is thankfully a…
Knowledge Centre
Introduction of Part Suitability to the Immigration Rules
The post Introduction of Part Suitability to the Immigration Rules appeared first on Richmond Chambers.
Employment Law Worldview
UK Business Immigration – further White Paper changes on the way
Yesterday the Government announced several updates to the Immigration Rules that will impact business immigration planning. These changes will come as no surprise as many of them were detailed in…
Knowledge Centre
Global Talent Visa Route: Immigration Rule Updates April 2025
In This Article 1. New Consistency Measures Across Global Talent Visa Routes 2. Updated Guidance for Arts and Culture Global Talent Applications 3. Updated Evidence Requirements for Architecture Applicants on…
Knowledge Centre
Understanding the New ILR Rules for Victims of Domestic Abuse
As set out in this earlier post, the Immigration Rules on applying for indefinite leave to remain (ILR) as a victim of domestic violence or abuse have recently changed. On…
Knowledge Centre
Appendix Children: Requirements for Dependent Child Immigration Routes
By David Zuther
Appendix Children was added to the Immigration Rules following a Home Office Statement of Changes dated 07 September 2023 (HC 1780). This Appendix does not set out any immigration route.…
UK Human Rights Blog
The Weekly Round-up: Suspension of funding to the UN agency assisting Palestinian refugees; changes to the Immigration Rules
In the UK: The government has confirmed the dates on which various significant changes to the Immigration Rules will come into effect: On 14 March, the Immigration Rules will increase…
Knowledge Centre
How to Vary an Existing Immigration Application
It is possible to vary an existing immigration application under the Immigration Rules, that is to submit another application whilst you already have an application pending. There are, however, certain…