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Stay informed with clear, practical updates on UK immigration law, visa applications, sponsor licences, settlement,  and citizenship. Our blog is designed to help individuals, families and employers understand important immigration topics in simple, straightforward language.
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Graduate Visa Rules for UK-Born Children Are Changing From 3 August 2026 (Part 2)

From 3 August 2026, a child born in the UK during a parent’s current Graduate…

Graduate Visa Rules for UK-Born Children Are Changing From 3 August 2026 (Part 1)

From 3 August 2026, a child born in the UK while a parent holds Graduate…

Right to Work Checks Are Expanding: What Bromley Employers Need to Know in 2026

The UK’s right-to-work regime is due to expand later in 2026, bringing more non-employee working…

Right to Work Checks Extended: What Bromley Employers Need to Know in 2026 — Part 2

The Government plans to extend right-to-work duties beyond traditional employees to include people engaged under…

Graduate visa time is shrinking in 2027: why 2026 students should plan their Skilled Worker switch early Part 2

The practical takeaway is simple: your switch from Graduate visa to Skilled Worker visa works…

Graduate visa time is shrinking in 2027: why 2026 students should plan their Skilled Worker switch early Part 1

From 1 January 2027, the Graduate visa will be shorter for most UK bachelor’s and…

Earned settlement is still not law: what skilled workers and families should check before planning ILR (Part 2)

Start with the numbers, because they are what worry most people. If earned settlement becomes…

Earned settlement is still not law: what skilled workers and families should check before planning ILR (Part 1)

Earned settlement is not law yet. If you are on a 5-year route to Indefinite…

New student sponsor rules from June 2026: how to make your visa application easier to trust (Part 2)

The single most useful thing you can do in 2026 is make your Student visa…

New student sponsor rules from June 2026: why universities may scrutinise your visa application more closely (Part 1)

From 1 June 2026, universities and other Student sponsors have been working under tighter Home…

Right to Work Checks Extended: What Bromley Employers Need to Know in 2026 — Part 2

The Government plans to extend right-to-work duties beyond traditional employees to include people engaged under…

Right to Work Checks Are Expanding: What Bromley Employers Need to Know in 2026 Part 1

The UK’s right-to-work regime is due to expand later in 2026, bringing more non-employee working…

Certificates of Sponsorship Explained for UK Employers (Part 2)

Now that you know what a Certificate of Sponsorship is, the practical question is how…

Certificates of Sponsorship Explained for UK Employers (Part 1)

A Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) is a digital record, not a physical certificate, that a…

Skilled Worker Salary Thresholds: Can Your Business Still Sponsor Overseas Workers?

Why Salary Thresholds Are Central to Work Sponsorship For UK employers who rely on overseas…

Skilled Worker Visa Eligibility: What Employees Need to Know

If you have been offered a job in the UK and you need a visa…

UK Student Visa Requirements: A Complete Guide for International Students

The UK remains one of the world’s most popular destinations for international students, with globally…

Dual Citizenship in the UK: Rules, Risks and Considerations

If you are working towards British citizenship, or you have recently been naturalised, one of…

Skilled Worker Sponsor Licence: A Step By Step Guide For Employers

If your business needs to hire someone who requires sponsorship to work in the UK,…

British Citizenship by Naturalisation: Requirements Explained

For many people living in the UK, becoming a British citizen is the ultimate goal…

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