UK Home Office Tightens Student Visa Compliance, More Universities on Action Plans
From mid-2025 UKVI tightens student-sponsor rules: visa refusal below 5%, enrolment 95%, completion 90%, RAG ratings public, AQF…
Articles by & updated by Lukas Brandt
MHK Warns Isle of Man Work Permit System Is Open to Abuse
From 2024, the Isle of Man increases Worker Migrant visa salaries, introduces employer sponsor licences, and adds a…
August 2025 Immigration Updates: UK Fee Hikes, India Re 1 Visa, Saudi Work Permits
From April to August 2025, the UK raises visa and university fees; India offers ultra-low cost Re 1…
Failed RAF Scampton Asylum Housing Plan Results in £48m Loss
RAF Scampton’s asylum housing project was cancelled in 2024, costing the UK government £48 million with no asylum…
UK Asylum System Faces Record Backlogs and Rising Channel Crossings in 2025
As of 2025, the UK faces a 91,000 asylum backlog, a 15% rise in applications, and record returns.…
Global Immigration Update: Denmark Eases Work Visa Rules in 2025
Denmark’s 2025 visa reforms expand job eligibility and lower salary requirements, helping skilled non-EU workers. Employer certification ensures…
Retiring in Malta: Expert Guide to Residency and Benefits
Malta offers retirees a visa through the Malta Retirement Programme requiring applicants to be 55+, own qualifying property,…
Britain Urged to Adopt Australia’s Tough Border Control Policies
Effective from July 2025, the UK tightens its borders with new laws, visa closures, faster asylum processes, and…
Immigration Arrests Surge 162% in North Carolina Under Trump
In 2025, ICE arrests in North Carolina surged 170%, driven by new Trump policies eliminating enforcement discretion. Less…