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.
Interactive map shows London rise in asylum seeker accommodation
London and neighboring regions now house a record share of UK asylum seekers, with 47% relying on expensive hotel accommodation. Just ten councils host 22% of the total, causing service…
Iranian asylum seeker arrested over alleged London embassy terror plot
A suspected terror plot targeting London’s Israeli embassy resulted in five Iranian arrests, including an asylum seeker in…
UK Care Worker Visa in 2026: Current Rules and Who Can Still Apply
The UK care worker visa is closed to new overseas applicants, with transitional protections for existing workers ending…
UK plans to double permanent residency wait for some migrants
UK immigration is undergoing major reforms: Indefinite Leave to Remain may require a ten-year wait, tougher language and…
British Columbia nears limit on skilled worker invitations in May 8, 2025 Draw
British Columbia drastically reduced skilled worker invitations for 2025, issuing just 94 in the first draw due to…
UK government plans major changes to Skilled Worker Visas in 2025
Major UK immigration reforms arrive May 2025: higher skill and salary thresholds for Skilled Worker Visas, care sector…
UK unveils major immigration reforms to overhaul current system
The UK’s 2025 immigration reforms raise visa requirements, costs, and scrutiny, aiming to prioritize local workers and control…
UK Immigration White Paper Reforms: What Net Migration and Visa Rules Mean
UK immigration reforms in 2026 introduce degree-level work visa requirements, higher fees, and stricter vetting to prioritize domestic…
UK to set time limits on visas for lower-skilled jobs
The UK will limit the time foreign workers may stay on visas for jobs below graduate level, tighten…
UK to raise visa fees in 2025 to boost border security
UK visa and sponsorship fees rise in April 2025—visitor, work, and study visa costs all increase by about…