The Global Talent visa is designed for individuals working at a high level in academia and research, digital technology, and arts and culture. It is often favoured by applicants who wish to develop their careers in the UK without the constraints associated with sponsored work routes.
How to Switch to the Global Talent Visa from Within the UK? Read More »
The Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) has published its latest review of salary thresholds and discounts across the UK’s sponsored work routes. Although the report does not change the Immigration Rules by itself, it is a clear sign of where policy may move next, particularly after the sharp rise in Skilled Worker salary requirements.
MAC recommends keeping Skilled Worker salary threshold at £41,700 Read More »
Right to work checks remain a fundamental compliance obligation for UK employers. While digital and online verification methods have significantly reduced the risk of fraud, manual right to work checks using physical documents continue to present heightened vulnerability, particularly where documents lack photographic or security features.
Right to Work Checks: The Risks of Physical Documents and the Role of Mock Audits Read More »
Since Brexit, the UK’s immigration system has undergone significant reform, with a stronger emphasis on skills, salary thresholds and economic contribution. A new report from the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) adds important evidence to this debate, concluding that skilled migrants arriving in the UK after Brexit are likely to deliver a substantial long-term fiscal benefit to the country.
Skilled work migrants set to add £47bn to UK public finances, MAC reports Read More »
UK High Potential Individual (HPI) visa is one of the most attractive immigration routes for talented graduates from leading global universities who wish to live and work in the United Kingdom.
Which Universities Qualify for the High Potential Individual Visa in 2025? Read More »
Nationals of Nauru are now subject to a UK visit visa requirement with immediate effect, following the launch of the country’s Citizenship by Investment programme.
New Statement of Changes Introduces Visit Visa Requirement for Nationals from Nauru Read More »
Tens of thousands of migrant visas may have been issued on the back of wrong English test results, raising questions about the integrity of the system used to screen overseas students and workers.
Thousands May Have Entered UK After Failing English Test Read More »
British universities are again being asked to do the Home Office’s risk-management for it. Over the past few weeks, a growing number of institutions have paused or curtailed recruitment from Pakistan and Bangladesh two of the UK’s largest student markets citing concern that high visa refusal rates could put their sponsorship licences at risk.
UK employers planning to sponsor overseas talent in 2026 should prepare for further cost pressure in the Skilled Worker route. Recent rule changes have already lifted salary baselines and associated sponsor charges. Early budgeting and workforce planning will be essential.
Skilled Worker visas in 2026: the real cost of sponsoring overseas talent Read More »
UK employers who sponsor overseas workers will face a notable rise in the Immigration Skills Charge (ISC) from 16 December 2025. This is the first increase since the ISC was introduced in 2017 and represents a substantial uplift in the overall cost of sponsorship.
Immigration Skills Charge Rises on 16 December 2025: What Sponsors Need to Know Read More »
The Home Office has set out a series of changes affecting people who hold status under the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS). The announcement covers two main areas: keeping UKVI account details accurate, particularly identity documents used for travel and a simpler and more flexible route from pre-settled to settled status, alongside plans to expand automatic grants of settled status.
EU Settlement Scheme Updates: Updating Your Details and Securing Settled Status Read More »
The latest migration releases paint a picture of two UK trends moving in opposite directions. On the one hand, long-term net migration has fallen steeply, easing back towards levels last seen before the post-Brexit immigration system took effect. On the other, the asylum system continues to carry heavy demand, with applications reaching a new high even as grant rates tighten.