UK Immigration
UK visa rule changes, points-based system updates, and Home Office policy announcements. Covers Skilled Worker visas, student routes, family reunification, and settlement requirements under current legislation.
Accelerated Heathrow Expansion Review Under New Government Plan
The government launched an ANPS review on October 22, 2025 to select one Heathrow expansion plan, with promoters submitting more evidence by November 12. Two rival schemes differ in runway…
UK Crackdown on Fake Immigration Lawyers: £15k Fines and Seizures
Effective October 2025 the IAA can fine unregistered immigration advisers up to £15,000, suspend them immediately, and seize…
Blunkett pushes upskilling rather than endorsing a work-and-teach visa
The “work and teach” visa, proposed by the Good Growth Foundation, would require some skilled migrants to train…
UK Skilled Worker Visa: English at B2 CEFR by January 8, 2026
From January 8, 2026 the UK raises English requirements to CEFR B2 for new Skilled Worker, Scale‑up, and…
UK Skilled Worker English Standard B2 from January 8, 2026
From January 8, 2026, new applicants for Skilled Worker, Scale‑up, and High Potential Individual visas must meet CEFR…
India Requires Mandatory E-Arrival Card for Air and Sea Arrivals
India mandates e-Arrival Cards for all foreign travelers and OCI holders as of April 2026, replacing paper forms…
UK Immigration Changes: English Proficiency to B2 and Shorter Route
The UK tightens immigration: B1→B2 English requirement from 8 January 2026, Graduate Route reduced to 18 months from…
Wizz Air to Train 1,200 Pilots by 2028, 240 UK Roles
Wizz Air will train 1,200 pilots by 2028 (240 in the UK) via its Pilot Academy, offering an…
France urged to suspend the one-in, one-out treaty with UK
The France–UK pilot (since August 6, 2025) allows 50 weekly returns matched by 50 legal admissions. Rights groups…
Seven Arrested in Cheshire Car Wash Immigration Raids, Officials Say
Coordinated raids at Cheshire car washes led to seven arrests focusing on modern slavery and immigration breaches. Three…