Understanding the Current Skilled Worker Regime
The Skilled Worker route is a key route for sponsored workers working eligible jobs and seeking to settle in the UK. This route was subject to major changes on 22 July 2025. Changes since 22 July 2025 The key changes include: Salary thresholds increased: The general threshold has been raised from £38,700 to £41,700. Skill […]
Graduate visa: What has changed?
The Graduate visa has long been a vital pathway for international students seeking to build their careers after successfully completing their studies in the UK. The Graduate visa is not a static route and continues to evolve in response to shifting immigration policies, job market needs, and government priorities. In recent months, significant discussions and […]
Changes to Suitability Requirements for Appendix FM and Deception
Currently, general grounds for refusal are contained in Part 9 of the Immigration Rules. These are not applicable to: Appendix FM Appendix Private Life Appendix Adult Dependent Relative Appendix Settlement Family Life On 11 November 2025, a new Part Suitability will come into effect replacing Part 9: grounds for refusal. Whilst there remain some immigration […]
Have your say in shaping the Temporary Shortage List
The Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) has launched a call for evidence on the interim Temporary Shortage List (TSL), seeking input from employers and other stakeholders. The last significant overhaul of the Immigration Rules surrounding skilled workers took place on 22 July 2025. In addition to changes in salary thresholds, the number of eligible jobs under […]
Statement of Changes to Immigration Rules HC1333 Higher English Standards, and Shorter Graduate Route
The Statement of Changes to the UK Immigration Rules, known as HC 1333, was laid before Parliament on 14 October 2025 and introduces numerous significant updates across several visa categories, with varying commencement dates. The explanatory memorandum lists the main changes as being: Introduction of a visit visa requirement for nationals of Botswana Recognition of […]
UK Global Talent Visa Requirements and Procedures: A Complete Guide
The UK Global Talent Visa is one of the most attractive immigration routes for highly skilled individuals. Designed to bring world-class leaders and emerging talents in academia, research, digital technology, and arts and culture, this visa offers flexibility, independence, and a pathway to settlement. If you are considering applying, understanding the Global Talent Visa requirements […]
Using Benefits to Meet the Minimum Income Requirement for UK Spouse Visa
The “adequate maintenance” financial requirement for a UK family visa is an alternative route to the standard minimum income threshold. The fundamental principle is that the applicant and their dependants must be adequately maintained and accommodated in the UK without recourse to public funds. This is assessed by comparing the family’s weekly net income (after […]
Good Character Requirement for British Citizenship (Post‑10 February 2025).
1. Overview: What Is the Good Character Requirement? The Good Character requirement, established under Schedule 1 of the British Nationality Act 1981, applies to all applicants aged 10 or above applying for British citizenship via naturalisation or registration. The law doesn’t define “good character”—instead, the Home Office uses detailed policy guidance to assess whether an applicant […]
Statement of changes to the immigration rules 1st July 2025
Changes to Skilled Worker Route from 22 July 2025 Effective 22 July 2025, several significant changes take effect: Skill Requirement The minimum skill requirement is raised from RQF level 3 (A-level) to RQF level 6 (degree-level), eliminating around 111–180 occupations from eligibility. Salary Threshold Salary thresholds increased in line with 2024 data: Closure of Care Worker Route […]
ILR for children on 5 years family route
New statement of changes July 2025 What’s Changing on 29 July 2025? On 29 July, the UK will implement key updates to Appendices PL and LR of the Immigration Rules, which include accelerated ILR routes for children and young adults who meet the continuous residence requirement . Who Does This Affect? Eligible children are under […]