New Visa Flexibility for International Students: Switching to the Innovator Founder Visa from Within the UK (Effective 25 November 2025)

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Important update for international students looking to build their future in the UK. Since 25 November 2025, eligible international students are able to switch directly into the Innovator Founder visa from within the UK, without needing to leave the country to make their application. This change marks a significant improvement to the UK’s immigration system. […]

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UK Government Announces Major Changes to Asylum and Returns Policy: What You Need to Know?

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The UK Government has recently released a significant new policy statement titled “Restoring Order and Control,” outlining proposed reforms to the asylum and returns system. These proposals, introduced by the Home Secretary in the past few days, signal one of the most extensive shifts in asylum policy in recent years and they raise many questions

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Home Office Launches Consultation on New “Earned Settlement” System

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The Home Office has opened a major consultation on its proposed “earned settlement” model, which would fundamentally change the route to Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR). The plan would increase the standard qualifying period from five to ten years and introduce new criteria based on an applicant’s contributions to the UK.The 60-page policy paper, A

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Part Suitability—Now in Effect From 11 November 2025

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A major change is now impacting all UK visa categories, including Family and Private Life routes. As of 11 November 2025, the UK Home Office has officially implemented Part Suitability, a consolidated framework that brings all grounds for refusal under one unified system. For the first time, these rules now apply to Family and Private

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UK to Increase Immigration Skills Charge by 32% in 2025

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Important news for UK employers and sponsors: From 16 December 2025, the Immigration Skills Charge (ISC) will increase by approximately 32% for newly assigned Certificates of Sponsorship (COS) on certain visa routes. Current Fees At present, the Immigration Skills Charge is: With the 32% increase, these fees will rise significantly, meaning the cost of hiring

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Major UK Immigration Rule Changes — October 2025 Statement (HC 1333)

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The UK Home Office has announced significant updates to the Immigration Rules under HC 1333, implementing key proposals from the May 2025 Immigration White Paper titled “Restoring Control over the Immigration System.” These changes affect multiple visa categories — including Skilled Worker, High Potential Individual (HPI), Scale-up, Graduate, and Seasonal Worker routes — and introduce

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English Language Requirement Increase—January 8, 2026

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Important update for visa applicants: From 8 January 2026, the UK Home Office is raising the English language requirement for certain visa categories. Previously, applicants needed to demonstrate B1 level English. After this date, the minimum standard will increase to B2 across speaking, listening, reading, and writing — roughly equivalent to an A-Level in English.

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