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Immigration Policies of Top UK Political Parties for the 2024 General Election
With the next general election due to take place on 4 July 2024, what are the major political parties saying about immigration this time?
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Jul 1, 20243 min read


Potential Changes for the Graduate visa
A few days ago, reports emerged that the UK Prime Minster, Rishi Sunak, is considering imposing restrictions on applicants who...
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May 22, 20243 min read


Changes to 10-Year Long Residence ILR Rules
On 11 April 2024, a new Appendix to the Immigration Rules: Appendix Long Residence came into effect, replacing the previous provisions in...
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Apr 25, 20244 min read


Transition to UK eVisa in 2024
The Home Office has announced that from today it will begin contacting migrants in the UK who currently hold physical immigration documents
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Apr 17, 20242 min read

EUSS Automatic Updates For Pre-Settled Status Holders in 2024
Last year in July, we informed you about the planned changes to the EUSS scheme. New Immigration Rules, laid in Parliament on the 17th of...
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Feb 3, 20242 min read

IHS Increase on 06 February 2024
The Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) will increase by 66% from £624 per year to £1,035 for all immigration applications made on 6 February
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Feb 1, 20243 min read

New minimum salary for Skilled Workers in 2024
The UK Government has today announced important changes to the rules concerning Skilled Workers and other major visa routes...
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Dec 4, 20232 min read

Why Does My BRP Expire on 31 December 2024?
If UKVI issued you with a biometric residence permit (BRP) with an expiry date of 31 December 2024, you may be wondering why?
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Nov 25, 20232 min read


Recent amendments to the list of safe states (inclusion of Georgia and India)
On 8 November 2023, it was announced that Georgia and India will be added to the UK’s list of Safe States in support of the...
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Nov 10, 20231 min read


Introduction of Appendix Children
Appendix Children is one of many appendices to the Immigration Rules. It is designed to unify the requirements for both children applying...
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Oct 27, 20231 min read


Increase to Immigration Health Surcharge
The Immigration Health Surcharge will see an increase by 66%. Currently, the normal rate, which is applicable to most applicants, is £624...
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Sep 30, 20231 min read


Home Office changes the delivery of BRPs
Changes to the delivery of Biometric Residence Permits (BRPs) came into effect on 18 September 2023; the delivery of BRPs will transfer...
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Sep 18, 20232 min read


The Illegal Migration Act 2023: How will the new law impact asylum seekers?
The Bill sets out a plan that will mean anyone who arrives irregularly into the UK will have their asylum claim deemed inadmissible...
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Aug 11, 20232 min read


The UK's New Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) Scheme
The Home Office has announced a new scheme for non-visa nationals entering the UK, due to be rolled out by the end of 2024.
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Jul 31, 20233 min read


British Passports to be issued in the name of His Majesty from July 2023
From July 2023, for the first time since 1952, British passports will be issued in the name of His Majesty King Charles III.
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Jul 18, 20231 min read


Increases to UK visa application fees
On 13th July 2023, the Chief Secretary to Treasury, John Glen MP, announced that fees for most visas and settlement applications...
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Jul 16, 20232 min read
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