The UK Government’s 2025 Immigration White Paper
The UK Government’s 2025 Immigration White Paper, titled Restoring Control over the Immigration System, outlines significant proposed reforms aimed at reducing net migration and reshaping the country’s immigration framework. Published on 12 May 2025, the document emphasizes a shift towards a more controlled and skills-focused immigration system. Key Proposals Extension of Settlement Qualification Period: The […]
British Nationality Changes – Effective 10th February 2025
Home Office guidance on Nationality: good character requirement was updated on Monday to clarify that citizenship applications that include illegal entry will normally be refused, regardless of when the illegal entry occurred. The Good Character guidance explains the rules that Home Office staff use to assess whether someone applying for British citizenship (sometimes referred to as ‘naturalisation’) […]
eVisas: what happens if you don’t link your status before 2025
In an effort to streamline the UK immigration system, the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) service is digitising the border and immigration processes. All visa holders must link their immigration status to a UKVI eVisa account before January 2025. This blog outlines the potential consequences of not linking your immigration status before the digitisation deadline. […]