Graduate visa dependants: what the new rule means for babies born in the UK
From 3 August 2026, a child born in the UK while a parent holds Graduate route permission can apply in the UK as that parent’s dependant. Previously,...
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Tier 1 Investor schemes and the risk of illegal immigration advice
It is a criminal offence to provide immigration advice or immigration services in the UK in the course of business, whether paid or unpaid, unless the...
The Tier 1 Investor visa route is closed: what it means in 2026
The Tier 1 (Investor) route closed to new applications at 4pm on 17 February 2022. The government has not introduced a replacement that grants UK resi...
UK’s New E-Visa Scheme: A Potential Risk for Immigrant Rights?
The UK’s immigration system is now largely digital. For many migrants, the right to live, work, rent and return to the UK is recorded in a UK Visas an...
The “good character” requirement for British naturalisation
Good character is a legal requirement for British citizenship, and holding indefinite leave to remain or settled status does not mean you have already...
Brexit – Free Movement and Ankara Agreement
Free movement between the UK and the EU ended at 11pm on 31 December 2020. The same moment also closed the old Ankara Agreement routes to new applican...
Windrush Day 2026: who can still use the Windrush Scheme to prove their status?
The Windrush Scheme is still open in 2026, it is free to apply, and it remains important for people who are settled in the UK but do not have evidence...
Can you use an expired BRP for a British citizenship application in 2026?
Yes, but only in a limited way. In 2026, an expired biometric residence permit may still help evidence your settled status in a British citizenship ap...
Wimbledon 2026: which UK visa route applies to overseas players, coaches and support teams?
Wimbledon 2026 runs from 29 June to 12 July. For many overseas players, coaches and support staff arriving for the tournament, a visitor route may cov...
London Tech Week 2026: which UK immigration route fits founders, researchers and overseas scale-ups?
If you left London Tech Week 2026 planning a UK move, the right immigration route depends on whether you are a founder, a researcher or an overseas bu...
Refugee protection and family reunion changes: what separated families should understand now
If you have refugee status or humanitarian protection in the UK and want your partner or children to join you, the dedicated Refugee Family Reunion ro...
The Temporary Shortage List review: what UK employers should prepare for before July 2026
If your business recruits overseas workers for medium-skilled roles, the Migration Advisory Committee is expected to publish its final Temporary Short...
