Changes to UK Visitor Visa Rules in 2026
What is changing for business visitors to the UK in 2026? The existing Visitor Rules already allow a range of business activities, including attending meetings, conferences and seminars, negotiating and signing contracts, carrying out site visits and inspections and undertaking certain intra-group activities. From 8 October 2026, workshops and debates will be expressly […]
Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules HC 584, 3 September 2026
What are the main changes? The changes affect a broad range of immigration routes, including Skilled Worker, Visitor, Student, Child Student, EU Settlement Scheme, Hong Kong BN(O), Victim of Domestic Abuse and the religious work routes. Most changes will take effect on 8 October 2026, with further provisions taking effect on 29 October, […]
Home Office Introducing Mandatory MFA for SMS Users
Stricter access rules for SMS users Under the new arrangements, SMS users will be required to complete an additional authentication step when logging in to the Sponsorship Management System (SMS). In addition to their existing username and password, users will also need to enter a one-time passcode (OTP). The new login process will […]
Home Office Introducing Mandatory MFA for SMS Users
Stricter access rules for SMS users Under the new arrangements, SMS users will be required to complete an additional authentication step when logging in to the Sponsorship Management System (SMS). In addition to their existing username and password, users will also need to enter a one-time passcode (OTP). The new login process will […]
Right to Work Checks: How-To Guide for Employers
Section A: What are Right to Work Checks? A Right to Work check is the prescribed process used by an employer to establish that a prospective employee is permitted to do the work in question in the UK. The check should be completed before employment starts using the method that applies to the […]
Right to Work Check UK: Employer Steps & Compliance 2026
Section A: How to Carry Out a Right to Work Check A Right to Work check is the prescribed process used by an employer to confirm that an individual is permitted to work in the UK and to do the work in question. For a new employee, the check should be completed before […]
SOC Code Guide for Employers 2026
Section A: What is a SOC Code for UK Sponsorship? A SOC code is the four-digit occupation code used to classify the job a sponsored worker will be doing. SOC stands for Standard Occupational Classification. Employers now use SOC 2020 occupation codes when assigning a Certificate of Sponsorship. Under the Skilled Worker route, […]
Post Study Work Visa UK: Your Options
Section A: What is the UK Post Study Work Visa? The term “post study work visa” is commonly used to describe immigration permission that allows an international student to remain in the UK and work after completing their studies. There is no single UK immigration route formally called the Post Study Work visa. […]
UK Right to Work 2026: Checks, Documents & Compliance
Section A: What is the Right to Work? “Right to Work” in the UK refers to an individual’s legal permission to undertake employment in the country. Whether someone has the Right to Work, and whether there are restrictions on the work they can do, depends on their citizenship or immigration status. The Right […]
SOC Code UK: Find Your Occupation Code
Section A: What is a SOC Code? For UK immigration purposes, a SOC code is the four-digit occupation code used to classify a job within the Standard Occupational Classification system. The current system is SOC 2020, maintained by the Office for National Statistics. The Home Office uses SOC 2020 occupation codes to determine […]