From 3 August 2026, a child born in the UK during a parent’s current Graduate permission can apply from inside the UK as that parent’s dependant. The application fee is £937 per child. The Immigration Health Surcharge is charged at the under-18 rate of £776 a year and calculated in six-month periods. The child’s permission […]
From 3 August 2026, a child born in the UK while a parent holds Graduate route permission can apply from inside the UK as that parent’s dependant. The change was introduced by Statement of Changes HC 259, laid before Parliament on 9 July 2026. If granted, the child’s permission will expire on the same date […]
The UK’s right-to-work regime is due to expand later in 2026, bringing more non-employee working arrangements within the legal checking framework. For Bromley businesses using casual workers, individual subcontractors or online platforms, the important point is that the change is not yet fully in force. The current statutory scheme mainly applies when employing someone under […]
The Government plans to extend right-to-work duties beyond traditional employees to include people engaged under worker contracts, individual subcontractors and certain online matching services. As of June 2026, employers should continue following the current statutory scheme while preparing for the wider rules and accompanying guidance to take effect. A correctly completed check gives an employer […]
The practical takeaway is simple: your switch from Graduate visa to Skilled Worker visa works best as a timeline, not a last-minute application. If you are starting or continuing a UK course in 2026, begin planning early. Target employers who already sponsor workers, check that your likely role is eligible, and compare the salary against […]
From 1 January 2027, the Graduate visa will be shorter for most UK bachelor’s and master’s graduates. Applications made on or before 31 December 2026 can still lead to 2 years of permission. Applications made on or after 1 January 2027 will usually give 18 months. PhD and other doctoral graduates will continue to receive […]
Start with the numbers, because they are what worry most people. If earned settlement becomes law, the standard qualifying period would rise from 5 to 10 years for many migrants. Some workers in roles below RQF Level 6 could face a 15-year baseline. High earners could reduce the wait, while people who have claimed public […]
Earned settlement is not law yet. If you are on a 5-year route to Indefinite Leave to Remain, you can still apply after 5 years of qualifying residence under the rules that exist today. The government’s consultation closed on 12 February 2026, and responses are still being considered. No final earned settlement rules have been […]
The single most useful thing you can do in 2026 is make your Student visa application easy to trust. A cautious sponsor wants clean finances, a clear study path and an honest account of your immigration and academic history. Get those right and much of the new pressure falls away. The tighter sponsor rules apply […]
From 1 June 2026, universities and other Student sponsors have been working under tighter Home Office compliance rules. The practical result is simple. Your chosen institution may check your Student visa application more closely before it issues your Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies, known as a CAS. The rules do not change who qualifies for […]