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Shorter Graduate visa from January 2027

Yukino Posthuma de Boer
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The Graduate route visa duration is being reduced from two years to 18 months from 1 January 2027. The Graduate route, previously known as the Post Study Work (“PSW”) visa, enables international students to live and work in the UK without sponsorship after completing their studies. 

Immigration Skills Charge to increase by 32% from 16 December 2025

Eliana  Barrera
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Draft regulations confirm the date of the proposed Immigration Skills Charge increase and add new roles to the list of exempt occupations. Provided the regulations are approved by Parliament, the new Immigration Skills Charge (ISC) will apply to Skilled Worker and Senior or Specialist Worker sponsors from 16 December 2025.

Legal 500: Turpin Miller ranked in Tier 1 for Immigration

Caroline Sykes
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We are delighted to be top-ranked again for immigration in the Legal 500 for 2026. The team has been ranked in Tier 1 (South East - Employment - Immigration).

Suspension of refugee family reunion: What you need to know

Kaisse Sokrane
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In a significant shift in UK immigration policy, the refugee family reunion route closed to new applications at 3pm on 4 September 2025. The family members of refugees will now need to apply under Appendix FM until a stricter route is introduced in spring 2026.

Substantial damages for British citizen detained by the Home Office

Mike Poulter
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A young British citizen has secured substantial damages and legal costs after the Home Office treated him as a foreign national offender. UF was represented by Mike Poulter of Turpin Miller and Greg Ó Ceallaigh KC of Garden Court Chambers.

New simplified British citizenship process for Irish citizens

Caroline Sykes
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From 22 July 2025, Irish nationals will benefit from reduced fees, relaxed requirements and a simplified application procedure under the British Nationality (Irish Citizens) Act 2024.

How much is a UK spouse visa in 2025?

Caroline Sykes
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Applying for a UK spouse or partner visa is a significant step for those looking to live in the UK with their British or settled partner. For most applicants, one of the key considerations is the cost – this article provides a breakdown of visa fees in 2025 including hidden costs.

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