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Government proposal to extend Right to Work checks to contractors and the "gig economy"

Natalia Facco
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On 30 March 2025, the government announced a set of new measures to target illegal working and stop exploitative practices, which were expected to extend to contractors and labour providers operating in the ‘gig economy’ sector.

Government announces planned changes to Immigration Rules

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The government has announced planned changes to the Immigration Rules by way of a White Paper released on 12 May 2025. Although these are just general outlines of proposed changes without much detail at this stage, we outline the possible changes here.

Travelling to the UK for medical treatment?

Kriti Khadka
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If an applicant wishes to come to the UK  to receive private medical treatment, they must meet the specified additional eligibility requirements in Appendix V:Visitor. 

New UKVI Guidance supplements important recent changes which affect Skilled Worker sponsors

Eliana  Barrera
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Further clarification from UKVI on costs which cannot be paid for or recouped from Skilled Workers by their sponsor and on new salary requirements for those sponsors looking to receive investments, repayments of loans or salary reductions from skilled workers has been recently published.  

Global Talent - a fast-track to Indefinite Leave to Remain?

Caroline Sykes
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The UK’s Global Talent visa is one of the most attractive visas available because of its flexibility and – for many – providing an accelerated pathway to Indefinite Leave to Remain within three years rather than five years.

Immigration policy should be eased for STEM talent - urged the Science and Technology Committee of the House of Lords

Yukino Posthuma de Boer
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On 30 January 2025, the House of Lords Science and Technology Committee expressed concerns about the impact of the UK’s immigration system on its ability to attract STEM talent.

Important changes to the Skilled Worker route coming into place on 9 April 2025

Eliana  Barrera
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The UK government has published its latest statement of changes to the Immigration Rules (HC 733) which, amongst changes to other visa routes, introduces relevant amendments and new requirements to be adhered to by Skilled Worker sponsors. This article focuses on the key changes which will affect Skilled Worker sponsors.

Home Office fees increase on 9 April 2025

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The Home Office has announced new fee increases to applications across the board from 9 April 2025.

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