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.
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From 25 November 2025, students will be permitted to be self-employed where they have completed their course and are switching to the Innovator Founder visa route.
The new statement of changes to the Immigration Rules 1333 has widened evidential options for architects and expanded the list of prestigious prizes under the Global Talent visa route.
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.
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).
Applicants for certain work visas will need to demonstrate a higher level of English from January 2026 under changes set out in Statement of Changes HC 1333 on 14 October 2025.
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.
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.
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.
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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