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.
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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.
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.
Turpin Miller acted for SG, a Jamaican national and victim of sexual abuse and modern slavery who has lived in the UK for over 30 years, in a successful judicial review against the Home Office and First-tier Tribunal, arising from a series of errors in the authorities’ handling of her case. The Upper Tribunal’s Judgment also makes a number of significant findings in respect of human rights claims made by people in prison.
In a welcome change to the EU Settlement Scheme, the continuous residence requirement for pre-settled status and settled status has been simplified. The change takes effect on 16 July 2025.
The Home Office has announced that the next India Young Professionals Scheme ballot will open at 1.30pm India Standard Time on 22 July 2025.
The UK government has published a statement of changes to the Immigration Rules (HC 997) introducing the first of the immigration reforms mentioned in the recent Immigration White Paper. These include significant changes to the minimum skill and salary level for Skilled Workers. This article focuses on the key changes affecting Skilled Worker sponsors.
From 29 May 2025, child students must demonstrate that they are entering into one of the permitted living arrangements in Appendix Child Student or the alternative arrangements set out in the updated guidance. An application may be refused if their UK-based intended carer has been convicted of a criminal offence.
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