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03/09/2026

⚠️ Licensed sponsors: remain alert to phishing emails targeting the Sponsorship Management System.

Fraudulent emails may claim that:

• A new message is waiting in the SMS

• Your account requires verification

• The login process has changed

• Urgent action is needed to avoid compliance consequences

These emails are designed to create urgency and may be used to steal login details or gain unauthorised access to sponsor accounts.

With Multi-Factor Authentication being introduced for SMS users, it is particularly important to check that any communication is genuine before taking action.

Our latest article explains how to recognise phishing emails, what the Home Office will never ask you to do and how to protect your sponsor licence.

Read the full article!
https://morgansmithimmigration.com/phishing-emails-targeting-licensed-sponsors-protect-sms-account/

Learn how to recognise Phishing Emails targeting licensed sponsors and protect your Sponsor Management System account.

03/09/2026

Sponsor Licence holders, please be aware that the Home Office has announced that the Sponsorship Management System (SMS) will be temporarily unavailable while essential IT upgrades are carried out.

The system will be unavailable:

📅 8 September 2026
⏰ From 6:00 pm until 11:59 pm

Sponsors should plan ahead and complete any urgent SMS activity before the system becomes unavailable.

Please share this update with your SMS users, HR and compliance teams to avoid disruption.

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01/09/2026

Another five-star review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

At Morgan Smith Immigration, we always put our clients first. With more than 20 years of experience, we are proud to have helped individuals and families achieve their UK immigration goals through professional, practical and compassionate legal advice.

Thank you for choosing us once again for the second phase of your case. Our dedicated team of immigration lawyers sincerely appreciates your kind words and continued trust.

For immigration advice tailored to your circumstances, call us on 0203 959 3335 or visit www.morgansmithimmigration.com.

01/09/2026

A record 315,000 people applied for British citizenship in the year ending June 2026, 17% more than the previous year.

Meanwhile, visa grants and asylum applications fell, while more people were granted Indefinite Leave to Remain.

Read the full blog to understand the latest figures and key changes in UK immigration.
https://morgansmithimmigration.com/uk-citizenship-applications-asylum-visa-trends-2026/

For advice on British citizenship, settlement or UK visa applications, call us on 0203 959 3335 or email [email protected].

UK citizenship applications reached a record 315,000 in the year ending June 2026, while visa grants, asylum claims and hotel use declined.

01/09/2026

International students bring far more to UK universities than tuition fees.

They enrich classrooms, strengthen research and build lasting relationships between Britain and the wider world. However, falling enrolment and changing immigration policies are placing growing pressure on students and universities.

Our latest blog examines their wider contribution and the need for stable, supportive policies.

Read the full blog!
https://morgansmithimmigration.com/international-students-bring-value-beyond-balance-sheets/

For UK visa guidance, call 0203 959 3335 or email [email protected].

27/08/2026

A new opportunity, a new immigration route and a successful outcome for our client.

After completing their time on the Graduate visa, our client has successfully switched to the Skilled Worker route and secured their future in the UK until 2028.

With the Graduate visa being reduced to 18 months for applications made from 1 January 2027, planning your next immigration step early is becoming even more important.

We are grateful to our client for placing their trust in Morgan Smith Immigration and wish them continued success in their career.

Considering switching from a Graduate visa to a Skilled Worker visa, or need assistance with any UK visa application? Call Morgan Smith Immigration on 0203 959 3335 for advice tailored to your circumstances.

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27/08/2026

Your immigration status may be valid, but what happens when the digital system does not show it correctly?

For some eVisa holders, problems accessing their UKVI account, generating a share code or linking a passport have affected their ability to work, rent and travel.

UK Home Office says most people use the system successfully. However, official figures show that 64,778 eVisa errors were corrected between September 2025 and May 2026.

Our latest article considers whether the UK eVisa system is working for everyone and what a digital-only immigration system means for those who struggle to access or prove their status.

Read the full article!
https://morgansmithimmigration.com/does-the-uk-evisa-system-work-for-everyone/

Explore how UK eVisa challenges affect access, travel and proof of immigration status, including system errors and digital exclusion.

27/08/2026

Would you pay £1,839 without first checking whether you meet every naturalisation requirement?

Before applying, make sure your residence, absences, English language, Life in the UK and good character requirements have been carefully reviewed.

For professional advice on your Naturalisation application, call Morgan Smith Immigration on 0203 959 3335.

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27/08/2026

MFA is coming to the Sponsorship Management System. Are your user details up to date?

Watch the video to find out what you need to check before MFA is activated on your sponsor licence.

For support with MFA preparation or a mock compliance audit, call Morgan Smith Immigration on 0203 959 3335.

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26/08/2026

A journey that began during Covid has now reached an important milestone: our client’s wife has received her Indefinite Leave to Remain.

We are grateful to have supported the family throughout the process and truly appreciate their kind words and recommendation.

If you need advice about an ILR application, call Morgan Smith Immigration on 0203 959 3335.