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Supreme Court grants permission in important test case about deportation of EU nationals based on post-Brexit conduct

Julian Stern
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The Supreme Court has granted permission for two clients represented by Turpin Miller to appeal the Court of Appeal’s decision in Vargova and Molnar v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2026] EWCA Civ 31.

New visa reimbursement scheme for start-ups and fast-tracked expansion worker sponsor licence applications

Natalia Facco
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The Government has announced as part of London Tech Week two new 'concierge service' schemes for visa fee reimbursements for start-ups and a fast-tracked sponsor licence applications for Office for Investment-backed overseas businesses. 

Student and Child Student refund scheme

Eliana  Barrera
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International students who applied for Student and Child Student visas from outside the UK between Autumn 2023 and April 2026 may be entitled to a refund of up to £161 due to a Home Office error.

How much does a spouse visa cost in 2026?

Caroline Sykes
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Applying for a UK spouse or partner visa is a significant step towards living in the UK with your British or settled partner. For most applicants, one of the key considerations is the cost. This article provides a breakdown of visa fees in 2026 including hidden costs.

Changes to EUSS pre-settled status in 2026

Justyna Frac
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Over the last few years, many people with pre-settled status have felt uncertain about what happens next. Can they stay? Do they need to apply again? What if they spent time outside the UK? Will their status be extended automatically? Justyna Frac explores the latest EUSS changes.

Sole responsibility: is legal custody enough?

Yukino Posthuma de Boer
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Yukino Posthuma de Boer from our Business and Skilled Immigration Team has recently succeeded in several cases by arguing for the sole responsibility of mothers who have long wished to reunite with their children in the UK, despite previous refusals. In this article, she explores the key considerations for points-based applications.

UK visa fees increasing from 8 April 2026

Caroline Sykes
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From 8 April 2026, the Home Office will increase immigration and citizenship fees by 6–7% across almost all applications. This article explains what is changing, who is affected, and what action to take.

Earned settlement changes expected in 'Autumn 2026'

Caroline Sykes
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The Home Secretary has said that the changes will be implemented in Autumn 2026 rather than April 2026 and will apply retrospectively. 

Home Office will impose a visa brake on the Student and Skilled Worker routes

Yukino Posthuma de Boer
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From 26 March 2026, Afghan nationals will no longer be able to apply for a Skilled Worker visa from outside the UK. Entry clearance applications on the Student route from nationals of Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar and Sudan will also be refused.

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