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Right to Work Checks: The Risks of Physical Documents and the Role of Mock Audits

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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.

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Immigration Skills Charge Rises on 16 December 2025: What Sponsors Need to Know

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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.

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How to Switch from Student Visa to Skilled Worker Visa in the UK?

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As international students near the completion of their studies in the UK, thoughts often turn towards the next step in their professional journey. For many, remaining in the UK to begin a career is an attractive option. However, doing so requires careful planning, particularly when it comes to switching immigration routes before the expiry of your current visa. Applying in good time not only ensures compliance with immigration rules but also helps avoid potential complications such as overstaying or application refusals.

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UK Skilled Worker Visa Interviews: Common Home Office Questions When Skills Are in Doubt

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When assessing an application for entry clearance under the Skilled Worker visa, UK Home Office not only reviews the documentary evidence submitted but may also conduct an interview to test the applicant’s suitability and genuineness for the sponsored role. During these interviews, applicants are often asked key Home Office questions, which are crucial in determining whether the applicant meets the requirements under Appendix Skilled Worker of the Immigration Rules.

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Jobs on the UK Temporary Shortage List – Effective 22 July 2025

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On 22 July 2025, significant reforms to the UK Skilled Worker visa route came into force under the Statement of Changes HC 997, following the Government’s Immigration White Paper Restoring Control over the Immigration System published on 12 May 2025. These reforms raised the skill and salary thresholds for Skilled Worker visa applicants, with most eligible roles now requiring RQF Level 6 or above.

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UK Immigration Skills Charge Guide 2025

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UK Immigration Skills Charge (ISC) continues to be a critical financial consideration for employers sponsoring overseas talent. Since its introduction in 2017, the charge has grown not only in scope but in significance, especially with recent proposals for reform set out in the May 2025 immigration white paper. This guide provides a clear and detailed overview of when the charge applies, who qualifies for exemptions and when refunds may be available.

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Home Office Under Fire for Failing to Monitor Foreign Worker Visa Expirations 

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Commons committee criticises Home Office for failing to monitor overstayers and protect migrant workers from exploitation Home Office has come under sharp criticism from a cross-party group of MPs for its failure to effectively monitor whether foreign workers leave the UK once their skilled worker visas expire. In a new report, the Public Accounts Committee

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UK Immigration Update: Skilled Worker Visa Rules Tighten from 22 July 2025

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UK government has published major changes to the immigration system, significantly increasing the skill and salary thresholds for Skilled Worker visas and introducing a Temporary Shortage List. The changes, outlined in the latest Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules (HC 997), mark the first steps in implementing the Home Office’s broader strategy to reduce net migration and prioritise domestic workforce development.

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Elderly woman’s frail hand clasped by a care worker’s steady grip—the human cost of the UK care worker visa crackdown.

UK Care Worker Visa Crackdown Could Cost Billions, Warns Migration Adviser

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Care homes risk severe staff shortages unless the government invests billions to offset the impact of its immigration crackdown, warns Professor Brian Bell, chair of the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC). With the Home Office scrapping the care worker visa route to cut net migration, the sector faces a looming crisis unless wages rise to attract British workers.

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New UK Employer Sponsorship Rules: A Compliance Guide for Businesses

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UK immigration has undergone its most significant shift since Brexit, with the May 2025 White Paper, Restoring Control Over the Immigration System, introducing stringent new rules for UK employers. For businesses reliant on global talent, adapting to these changes is noy just advisable in fact it is critical to maintaining your ability to hire internationally. Here’s

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Skilled Worker Visa UK: 2025 Cost Guide for Employers and Applicants

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Applying for a Skilled Worker visa in the UK comes with several mandatory costs that both employers and applicants must consider carefully. These fees differ depending on the length of the visa, the size of the sponsoring organisation and whether family members are included in the application. Below, we outline the key expenses involved, using the most recent fee updates effective from April 2025.

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Labour’s Immigration White Paper: Key Changes to UK Migration Policy

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UK government has unveiled a comprehensive Immigration White Paper aimed at significantly reducing net migration. The proposed reforms within the Immigration White Paper seek to tighten visa rules, prioritise skilled workers and address public concerns over rising immigration levels. Below are the key measures outlined in the policy document.

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International graduate holding a cap and diploma, symbolising the transition from student visa to work visa in the UK.

From Student Visa to Work Visa: How to Stay in the UK After Graduation

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Every year, thousands of international students arrive in the UK, investing in world-class education, building professional networks and gaining skills that could benefit the UK economy for years to come. Yet, when graduation arrives, many find themselves facing an uphill battle to stay and build their careers here. The transition from a student visa to work visa is far from straightforward. While the UK offers several routes to move from a student visa to work visa, each comes with its own complexities.

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A blurred business professional sits at a desk reviewing documents, while neatly stacked coins in ascending order are displayed in the foreground—symbolising salary evaluation, financial compliance, and changes to permitted deductions under the updated UK immigration rules for Skilled Worker sponsors.

Understanding the New Immigration Rule for Skilled Worker Sponsors

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The Home Office has introduced an important update to the Immigration Rules affecting Skilled Worker sponsors. From 9 April 2025, the Immigration Rules were amended to introduce a new provision on permitted deductions from a sponsored worker’s salary. This applies to all Certificates of Sponsorship issued on or after that date.

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Learn everything about the UK Health and Care Visa 2025 — from who qualifies and how to apply, to visa costs, benefits, and the path to permanent residency.

UK Health and Care Visa: A Complete Guide 2025

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The UK’s Health and Care Visa is a streamlined immigration pathway designed to attract qualified doctors, nurses, allied health professionals and social care workers to support the country’s healthcare sector. Launched in August 2020, this visa offers faster processing, reduced fees and exemption from the Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS), making it an attractive option for overseas professionals.

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UK immigration changes 2025, highlighting new visa rules for care workers and students, reduced overseas recruitment, and fairer immigration policies.

UK Immigration Changes 2025: New Visa Rules for Care Workers and Students Announced

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UK Government has announced significant UK immigration changes 2025, introducing new visa rules for care workers and international students. These measures aim to reduce the country’s reliance on overseas recruitment and address record levels of immigration. Here’s a detailed look at the key updates and their implications.

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Proposed UK work visa changes, including the new £38,700 salary threshold, impacts on businesses, and skilled migration policies

UK Work Visa Salary Threshold Rise to £38,700: A Blow to Businesses?

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The Conservative Party is pushing for a significant tightening of the UK’s work visa system, proposing a blanket minimum salary threshold of £38,700 for all uk work visas. This move, framed as an effort to curb low-skilled migration, has sparked concern among London business leaders, who argue it could severely impact firms already struggling with acute skill shortages.

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A sharp decline in UK work visas issued from 2023 to 2024, alongside a significant rise in asylum applications reaching a record high in 2024.

Sharp Decline in UK Work Visas as Asylum Applications Hit Record High

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In a striking shift in migration trends, the UK has witnessed a dramatic drop in the number of work visas issued to foreign nationals, while asylum applications have surged to unprecedented levels, according to the latest figures released by the Home Office. The data shows that 108,138 individuals applied for asylum in the UK in 2024, marking the highest annual figure since records began in 2001. This represents an 18% increase compared to the 91,811 applications recorded in 2023, surpassing the previous record of 103,081 set in the 12 months to December 2002.

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Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) Refund Guide

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The Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) is a mandatory fee paid by individuals applying for majority of UK visa applications. It grants access to the National Health Service (NHS) during their stay. However, under certain circumstances, applicants may be eligible for a full or partial refund of the IHS. This guide provides a detailed breakdown of refund eligibility, processes and special schemes for health and care workers.

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Dramatic Fall in Work Visas During the First Half of 2024: A Closer Look at the Migration Observatory Report

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The first half of 2024 has seen a significant drop in the issuance of work visas in the United Kingdom, a trend that has attracted much attention and analysis. The Migration Observatory at the University of Oxford recently published a detailed report that sheds light on this notable shift. This article delves into the key

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Global Business Mobility Visa: Service Supplier Visa

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The Global Business Mobility-Service Supplier visa allows overseas workers to work in the UK temporarily, either as contractual service suppliers employed by foreign service providers or as self-employed independent professionals based abroad. The work must be related to an agreement that falls under the UK’s international trade agreements. This route of the Global Business Mobility

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