UK to double permanent residency wait for Indians and other migrants
The UK is set to overhaul its permanent residency (ILR) rules, notably lengthening the qualifying period and increasing…
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UK sees 16,000 asylum claims from students on study visas in 2024
In 2024, 16,000 UK student visa holders sought asylum, prompting government plans for stricter financial checks and visa…
UK asylum system turns to artificial intelligence for backlog relief
The UK asylum system adopts artificial intelligence to reduce backlogs, aiming for faster decisions and lower costs. Pilot…
How the National Health Service Covers American Residents in the UK
Americans in the UK get broad NHS access by paying the Immigration Health Surcharge on long-term visas. Short-term…
New economic deal cuts US tariffs for British car makers and steel industry
The 2025 UK-US economic deal slashes car and steel tariffs, creates opportunities for British farmers, and preserves food…
UK government raises Skilled Worker Visa salary threshold for employers
The UK’s new 2025 visa rules raise the Skilled Worker Visa salary threshold, ban care worker dependents, impose…
UK spouse visa rules after relationship breakdown: what families face
UK spouse visa policies require proof of genuine relationships and a £29,000 income from 2025. A breakup triggers…
UK Immigration Rules to Demand Fluent English for Work Visas
The UK will enforce stricter immigration rules by requiring fluent English (A-level standard) for all new work visa…
Oral hearings at risk for UK asylum seekers raise concerns over fair decisions
Eliminating oral hearings from UK asylum procedures dramatically raises the risk of mistakes and unfair denials. Oral hearings…