The UK immigration landscape is continuously evolving, and a significant set of changes to the Skilled Worker visa route is just around the corner, coming into effect on 22nd July 2025. These updates are crucial for sponsoring employers and overseas workers alike, and it's imperative to understan...

The UK government has clarified its Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) requirements for non-visa national seafarers arriving under the Seafarer Transit Scheme. Unlike other non-visa nationals, these individuals do not need an ETA when traveling to the UK. Instead, they must present the necessa...

The UK Home Office has confirmed that visa application fees will increase from 9th April 2025. This change will impact individuals applying for various visa categories, including work, study, and settlement visas. If you are planning to submit an application, now is the time to act before the new...

The UK Government has implemented important changes to the Health and Care Worker visa route, impacting how care providers in England can sponsor international workers. These changes, which took effect on April 9th 2025, form part of a broader effort to reduce exploitation in the care sector, pri...

The UK Government has released a White Paper outlining significant proposed updates to the country’s immigration rules. Although these changes are not yet law, they mark the beginning of an important shift in UK immigration policy. These proposals aim to refine the immigration system to better al...

The UK’s immigration landscape remains in flux following the release of the Immigration White Paper on 12 May. On Tuesday 3rd June, a key parliamentary session took place, aiming to shed light on the implications of these proposed changes and address growing concerns across the sector. ...

The UK Home Office has confirmed a significant change to the visa process that will come into effect from 15th July 2025. As communicated via the Sponsor Management System (SMS), main applicants for several UK visa categories will no longer be issued a 90-day vignette (sticker) in their...

On 1st July 2025, Immigration Minister Seema Malhotra announced the first set of major changes to the UK Immigration Rules under the Government’s White Paper, Restoring Control over the Immigration System. These changes will begin to take effect from 22nd July 2025 and will have a significa...

The UK government is completing its rollout of Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) requirements, and from 2nd April 2025, European nationals without an existing visa will need an ETA to visit the UK. This marks the final phase of the UK’s transition to a fully digital travel authorisation...

The UK government has extended the deadline for using Biometric Residence Permit (BRP) cards for travel until 1st June 2025. This two-month extension from the original 31st March deadline gives migrants more time to register for the eVisa scheme. However, with 600,000 people still needing to act,...