UKVI Issuing Urgent Information Requests to Sponsors
Section A: UKVI Issuing Urgent Sponsor Compliance Requests UKVI is contacting sponsor licence holders by email, requesting detailed payroll and employment information relating to sponsored workers. These requests require a substantive response within a short timeframe and include an explicit warning that failure to respond may result in licence revocation. The level of […]
Cost Savings of Proposed Earned Settlement: £600m Not £10bn
Earned Settlement Savings Lower Analysis of government data indicates that the projected fiscal savings associated with the proposed earned settlement reforms are materially lower than initially suggested. While ministers have referenced a £10 billion figure in support of extending the route to indefinite leave to remain, underlying data from the Migration Advisory Committee […]
Changes to Sponsor Right to Work Checks: March & April 2026
Right to Work Duties Expanded in Sponsor Guidance Recent updates to Home Office sponsor guidance in March and April 2026 have changed sponsor licence holders’ right to work responsibilities. While the underlying statutory framework under the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006 has not been amended, (as yet at least), the sponsor guidance […]
Sponsor Licence 2026: Apply to Hire Overseas Workers
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, operates the sponsor licence application process to verify if organisations meet the requirements to sponsor foreign national workers. […]
EU Settlement Scheme Automated Grants & Removals Clarified
Changes to EU Settlement Scheme Status Checks The Home Office is refining its automated processes to assess whether individuals with pre-settled status remain resident in the UK. The system now draws on tax and benefits data, alongside travel information, to identify whether there is sufficient evidence of UK-based activity. As part of this, […]
UK Spouse Visa Fees 2026 Explained
Applying for a spouse visa is a significant step for individuals looking to live in the UK with their partner. For most applicants, one of the key considerations will be the spouse visa fees. In this guide to Spouse Visa UK fees, we set out the costs to expect when applying to come to the […]
India Young Professionals Scheme (UK) 2026: Eligibility & Apply
Section A: What is the India Young Professionals Scheme? The India Young Professionals Scheme is a programme designed to facilitate the exchange of young professionals between India and the United Kingdom. It allows Indian citizens, aged between 18 and 30, to live and work in the UK for up to two years. The […]
Further 24-Month Extensionfor Ukraine Permission Extension Scheme
Ukraine Permission Extension Scheme: Further 24-Month Extension Introduced The Home Office has introduced a further extension under the Ukraine Permission Extension scheme, allowing eligible individuals to apply for an additional 24 months’ leave from 8 April 2026. It means that individuals can now hold permission under the scheme for up to three and […]
Sponsor Licence Application Fee: Employers’ Guide 2026
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 […]
Skilled Worker Visa 2026: Requirements, Salary & Eligibility
Section A: What is the Skilled Worker Visa? The Skilled Worker visa, which replaced the Tier 2 (General) visa, is the main work visa for overseas nationals. It allows employers to sponsor non-UK nationals to work in the UK in eligible, skilled roles. The visa is open to individuals who attain 70 points […]