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06/03/2026

UK Immigration Rules changes 5/3/2026

Key points:

From March 2027, the minimum English language level increases from B1 to B2 for many settlement and long-term routes.

Skilled Worker sponsorship rules are being tightened further from April 2026, including how salary is assessed across pay periods.

visa break affecting four nationalities from 26 March 2026- Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar, and Sudan

Reduction in the duration of refugee and humanitarian protection from five years to 30 months

Changes to the asylum system from 2 March.

Clarifications on settlement rules for children, specifying when they can join close relatives in the UK.

Statement of changes to the Immigration Rules published on 5 March 2026.

24/09/2024

11/03/2023

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UK Immigration Law changes March 2023
The UK Start UP and Innovator visas are being closed. The new route Innovator Founder will come into effect from 13th April 2023.

21/02/2023

UK INDIA YOUNG PROFESSIONALS SCHEME*

The next ballot will open at 2:30pm India Standard Time on 28 February 2023, and close at 2:30pm India Standard Time on 2 March.

Much awaited UK Young Professionals Scheme for is now opened to eligible Indian nationals-

2400 visas on offer in the first ballot

If successful in the ballot, you will be informed via email and will have 30 days to apply for the visa.

Eligibiltiy:

- be an Indian national or citizen between 18 and 30 years old
- be at least 18 years old on the date you plan to travel to the UK
- have a qualification at bachelor’s degree level or above
- have £2,530 in savings to support yourself in the UK
- not have any children under the age of 18 who live with you or who you’re financially responsible for

The ballot is free to enter, but you should only enter the ballot if you plan to apply for the visa, which costs £259, and are able to meet the financial, educational and other requirements.

The scheme allows to live and work in the UK for upto 24 months without the need of a sponsor or a job offer.

How much will it cost

The application fee is £259 and additional costs is £940 immigration healthcare surcharge and proof that the applicant has GBP 2,530 in personal savings.

15/03/2022

Immigration Updates 15 March 2022!

Awaited new statement of changes to the Immigration Rules published, including new Global Business Mobility, High Potential Individual and Scale-up routes, plus "reformed" ten-year family life and private life routes.

Global Business Mobility Visa will replace Intra company transfer route, Intra company graduate trainee, Sole Representative of Overseas Business etc

The Scale-up route, unlike other sponsored routes, will only require individuals to be sponsored for the initial six months and will allow extensions and settlement. To qualify, individuals must demonstrate, through a minimum level of PAYE earnings, they are employed in graduate level occupations.

The new High Potential Individual route will be open to those graduating from top global non-UK universities, who hold a recently awarded degree, equivalent to a UK Bachelor’s or postgraduate degree. The Home Office will update the list of eligible universities annually. Those granted will be given a 2-year work visa (3-year for those with a PhD).

See link for details:
https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-statements/detail/2022-03-15/hcws680?fbclid=IwAR3cM48SxZDG9786gca0FNAC9KR2KesMi4BAAvhe6010qM9wieWZeGbZ6Nc

15/03/2022

Immigration Updates 15 March 2022!
Awaited new statement of changes to the Immigration Rules published, including new Global Business Mobility, High Potential Individual and Scale-up routes, plus reformed ten-year family life and private life routes, EUSS and on validity and variation of applications.
Global Business Mobility Visa will replace Intra company transfer route, Intra company graduate trainee, Sole Representative of Overseas Business etc
The Scale-up route, unlike other sponsored routes, will only require individuals to be sponsored for the initial six months and will allow extensions and settlement. To qualify, individuals must demonstrate, through a minimum level of PAYE earnings, they are employed in graduate level occupations.
The new High Potential Individual route will be open to those graduating from top global non-UK universities, who hold a recently awarded degree, equivalent to a UK Bachelor’s or postgraduate degree. The Home Office will update the list of eligible universities annually. Those granted will be given a 2-year work visa (3-year for those with a PhD).
The reformed Private Life route means children and young adults who have spent half their life in the UK can be granted settlement after a 5 year qualifying period, rather than 10 years. This allows for a child who was born in the UK and who spent their first 7 years here to qualify for immediate settlement.
See link for details:
https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-statements/detail/2022-03-15/hcws680?fbclid=IwAR3cM48SxZDG9786gca0FNAC9KR2KesMi4BAAvhe6010qM9wieWZeGbZ6Nc

17/02/2022

🚨 NEW: We've closed the Tier 1 Investor Visa with immediate effect following a review of all those granted.

A reformed Innovator visa, part of the points-based immigration system, will provide an ambitious investment route to better support our economy.

15/02/2022

From today (15th Feb), Careworkers and Home carers can apply for work visas under skilled worker route:

Need an employment offer from a licensed employer
Minimum salary, English language requirements to met as any other skilled worker

We assist with obtaining sponsor license for employers and Immigration applications for employees.

15/02/2022

From today (15th Feb), Careworkers and Home carers can apply for work visas under skilled worker route:

Need a job offer from a licensed employer
Minimum salary, English language requirements to met as any other skilled worker

We assist with obtaining sponsor license for employers and Immigration applications for employees.