Part Suitability of the Immigration Rules
Section A: What is Part Suitability? Part Suitability is the single reference point in the Immigration Rules for character, conduct and public interest issues. It replaced Part 9 on 11 November 2025 and now underpins most refusal and cancellation decisions. Outcomes are set as either mandatory or discretionary, with route Appendices and human […]
UK Immigration Rules Changes from 11 November 2025
Part Suitability replaces Part 9 From today Part 9 is deleted and replaced in full by Part Suitability. Application refusal and cancellation grounds now sit in one place and routes point to this document for both suitability and any overstayer exceptions. Paragraph 39E is moved into Part Suitability so the overstayer disregard is […]
Civil Penalty Notice: Help for Employers
Section A: Overview of Civil Penalty Notices Employers are liable for a civil financial sanction if they are found to have employed someone who is disqualified from working by their immigration status and the employer cannot show a statutory excuse. The scheme sits under the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006 and is […]
Sponsor Licence Application Priority Service
Section A: What is the pre licence priority service? The sponsor licence application priority service, also known as the pre-licence priority service, provides employers with the ability to request a fast-tracked decision on their sponsor licence. The option to pay for an expedited decision under the Home Office pre licence priority service can […]
UK Visitor Visa Fees 2025
Section A: Standard Visitor Visa Overview The Standard Visitor route covers short trips to the UK for tourism, business activity, family visits, private medical treatment, short study (courses up to 6 months, or recreational courses up to 30 days are allowed where not the main purpose of the trip) and a defined set […]
Post Licence Priority Service Guidance
Section A: What is the post licence priority service? If your organisation has a sponsor licence to employ overseas workers under the Worker and/or Temporary Worker routes, you are required to meet certain compliance duties. This includes notifying the Home Office of certain changes relating to your organisation and your sponsored workers within […]
Temporary Work Visa UK Guide 2025
Section A: What is a Temporary Work Visa in the UK? A Temporary Work visa in the UK is a category of visa that enables foreign nationals to undertake short-term employment for a defined period under strict conditions set by the Home Office. These routes are designed for specific sectors and purposes such […]
Student Sponsor Guidance UK
Section A: Overview of Student Sponsorship Guidance Educational institutions in the UK that want to enrol non-UK nationals who require immigration permission to study must first secure a student sponsor licence. The Student Sponsor Guidance, published by the Home Office, provides the rules and framework that institutions must follow to lawfully sponsor international […]
Sponsor Licence Application Fee: Employers’ Guide
Section A: What is the sponsor licence application fee? Sponsorship is a valuable route to accessing global talent, but it requires upfront investment and a commitment to ongoing legal and regulatory duties. The headline sponsor licence application fee is a mandatory cost that UK employers must pay when applying for a licence to […]
UK Sponsor Licence: Employer Guide
Section A: What is a Sponsor Licence? A sponsor licence is a legal requirement for UK organisations that want to hire non-UK resident skilled workers. UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI), a division of the Home Office, oversees the sponsor licence process, ensuring that organisations meet strict requirements to hire foreign workers legally. Through the […]