Canada, UK and Australia Unite to Fight Visa Fraud
During International Fraud Awareness Week, Canada, the UK and Australia launched #FightingVisaFraud after a 32% rise in Southeast…
London businesses defend international talent amid tighter visa & student immigration laws
Businesses warn that recent UK visa and student immigration changes—shorter post‑study stays, higher sponsorship fees, and stricter student…
UK ETA for Visa-Exempt Travelers in 2026: Key Facts and Timeline
On February 25, 2026, the UK requires an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) for citizens of 85 visa-exempt countries.…
Hertfordshire Placed on UKVI Student Visa Action Plan Ahead
Following a June audit, UKVI put the University of Hertfordshire on a student visa action plan beginning 14…
UK asylum system ‘out of control’, home secretary warns amid reforms
Shabana Mahmood announced the most extensive overhaul of the UK asylum system in decades: ending duty-based support, imposing…
Indians Dismayed as UK Settled Status Proposals Extend Wait Times
A 2025 UK plan would replace five‑year ILR routes with an “earned settlement” baseline of ten years and…
Fact Check: London Free Travel Based on Age or Disability
Long-term free travel in London is granted through the Freedom Pass to residents who meet age or disability…
UK Immigration Overhaul: Indians Face Longer Path to Settling
UK reforms lengthen the route to permanent residence (ILR five to ten years), raise Skilled Worker English to…
Indian students launch UK council to tackle employer silence on jobs
INSEC formed in November 2025 to tackle rising job barriers for about 166,000 Indian students in the UK.…
Expat Australians Face Toughened UK Visa Rules in 2025 Shake-Up
Major 2025 UK visa reforms raise the Skilled Worker salary threshold to £41,700 and restrict sponsorship to graduate‑level…
Earned Settlement in the UK: A Contribution-Based Path to Residency
The UK proposes an "Earned Settlement" system extending many ILR routes to 10 years, adding a £12,570 income…
UK Expands Visa Fraud Campaign in India to Curb Illegal Migration
The UK expanded its visa‑fraud prevention programme to Tamil Nadu, centering on community outreach and a Tamil WhatsApp…
Trans refugee slams Labour asylum plan as cruel; urges compassion
Planned asylum reforms would delay citizenship for up to twenty years and restrict family reunification, drawing condemnation from…
Grimes Refutes Mahmood Over ‘Value for Money’ on Asylum Payments
Mahmood called higher asylum seeker payments “value for money”, drawing criticism from Darren Grimes who says communities and…