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3-Step Guide to Skilled Worker Route Changes Effective from 22 July 2025

By Buket Erdoğan,
Step 1: New Skill Level Requirement & Transitional Arrangements• Skill level rises from RQF Level 3 to RQF Level 6Skilled Worker occupations now must generally meet RQF Level 6 (equivalent to bachelor's degree or above). This reduces eligible occupations by about 180.• Occupations…

How UK-France 'one in, one out' migration deal will work – and what the challenges could be

By Matilde Rosina, Brunel University of London. Originally published on The Conversation,
After weeks of rising Channel crossing figures, the UK government has agreed on a long-awaited migration deal with France. Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron announced a "one in, one out" pilot – and the UK prime minister said the "groundbreaking" scheme could start returning migrants to…

Employer update: new immigration rules for sponsored workers – July 2025

By Helena Sheizon, Kadmos Consultants,
The 1 July 2025 Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules announces the first changes to the Skilled Worker route since the publication of the White Paper on reform of UK immigration in May this year.There are no changes for workers who are already on the sponsored work route except…

Tier 1 Investor Visa Extensions

By Ami Koya,
The Tier 1 Investor visa was designed for high net-worth individuals seeking to invest in the UK. The rules required applicants to invest a minimum of £2 million in UK companies or government bonds. This route was closed to new entrants on 17 February 2022.Although the visa route has been…

Major Immigration Rule Changes from 22 July 2025: What UK Employers Must Know Now

By Mohammed Hafejee, Latitude Law,
Following the UK Government's Immigration White Paper, "Restoring control over the immigration system", which was published on 12 March 2025, the latest Statement of Changes to Immigration Rules HC 997 was laid before Parliament on 1 July 2025.The new Rules which will come into force on…

A New Broom?

By Jonathan Bridge, Director, EIN,
Whilst this blog is normally dedicated to developments in and commentary on the world of Immigration Law, I hope you won't mind indulging me with a rather more self-reflective blog for the EIN. My name is Jonathan Bridge and, last week, I started work as the new Director of EIN. The task…

10-Year ILR Petition: The Heat Is Rising – But Key Questions Remain Unanswered

By Buket Erdoğan,
Following the UK Government's official response to the 10-year indefinite leave to remain (ILR) petition – which has now surpassed 143,000 signatures – it's clear that momentum is building. The government has acknowledged public concern, confirmed that formal consultation will take place…

Cohabitation and the Unmarried Partner Visa: Is Living Together Still Mandatory?

By Visa and Migration Ltd,
If you are an unmarried but long-term partner of someone who is present and settled in the UK, you can apply for an unmarried partner visa to join your partner in the UK.Appendix FM Paragraph GEN 1.2 defines an unmarried partner as a "couple who have been in a relationship similar to…

UK Graduate Visa: Requirements and Reforms

By Alexandra Pease and Isabella Reynard, Richmond Chambers,
1. Background and Policy Intent of the UK Graduate Visa RouteIntroduced in July 2021, the UK Graduate Visa route allows international students to remain in the UK after completing an eligible qualification. With the publication of the 2025 White Paper and evaluations by the Migration…
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