Increases in Skilled Worker Visa Salary Thresholds from 22 July 2025
With effect from 22 July 2025, the salary thresholds for the Skilled Worker visa, along with Global Business Mobility and Scale up visas, are to be increased. The new levels were outlined in the Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules HC 997, published on 1 July 2025. Changes also include an uplift in the […]
Immigration Statement of Changes HC 997 July 2025
On 1 July 2025, the Home Office released Statement of Changes HC 997, accompanied by a press release, setting out the Government’s ambition to “restore order and control” to the immigration system. The 140-page instrument is wide-ranging, but in headline terms, it gives effect many of the skilled worker reforms outlined in the Immigration White […]
Immigration Statement of Changes HC 836 June 2025
The latest Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules, HC 836, was laid before Parliament on 24 June 2025. The changes focus on the EU Settlement Scheme, restricted-leave cases, International Civilian Employees, the Private Life route, Appendix Continuous Residence and Appendix Long Residence, among others. The amendments take effect on staggered dates between 16 July […]
New UK Global Talent Taskforce: Fast-Tracked Overseas Recruitment
The UK Government has launched a Global Talent Taskforce, alongside a £54 million Global Talent Fund, to attract world-leading researchers, innovators and high-calibre creatives to the United Kingdom. Announced on 22 June 2025 by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) and the Department for Business and Trade, the initiative aims to supercharge the […]
ICT Visa for Intra Company Transfers
On 11 April 2022 the long-standing Intra-Company Transfer ICT visa was absorbed into the Global Business Mobility framework and re-labelled the Senior or Specialist Worker visa. The change aligned intra-group transfers with four other corporate mobility routes and placed the new category under the “Worker” banner of the points-based system. Under Appendix Global Business Mobility, […]
Football Visa UK & ESC Work Permit Explained
There is no specific “football visa” for the UK. Instead, international players looking to sign with English clubs must apply through existing work visa routes. The two main options are the International Sportsperson Visa and the Elite Significant Contribution (ESC) exemption, both of which operate under strict Home Office and FA regulations. The International Sportsperson […]
MAC’s UK Family Visa Review: ‘Lower Salary Threshold’
The Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) has today published its long-awaited review of the financial requirement for UK family visas. Commissioned in response to widespread criticism of the Conservative government’s decision to raise the threshold from £18,600 to £29,000, and with a proposed increase to £38,700 still under consideration, the MAC was asked by the Labour […]
UK Student Visa Work Rules: What You Need to Know
As an international student in the UK, working while studying offers you the chance to earn money, gain experience, improve language skills and meet people. But with so much opportunity in the UK, you’ll also need to take care that you don’t break the conditions of your visa. In light of current labour shortages in […]
BRP & BRC Grace Period Ends – eVisas Now Mandatory for UK Travel
From 2 June 2025, travellers to the UK can no longer use expired Biometric Residence Permits (BRPs) or EU Settlement Scheme Biometric Residence Cards (BRCs) as proof of their immigration status. Only digital eVisas will now be accepted to confirm permission to enter the UK, with limited exceptions. This follows the end of the Home […]
UK Visas for Turkish Citizens
Most Turkish citizens will need a visa to come to the UK. The type of visa needed will depend on the purpose of your stay. Whether you want to visit friends and family in Britain, or are looking to work or study here, in this guide we explain the most common UK visa options for […]