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Migrants’ Rights Before the European Court of Human Rights

By Dana Schmalz. Originally published on Verfassungsblog,
As we are celebrating the 75th anniversary of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR), the topic of migration stands at the center of concerns about the Convention’s state of health. In this blogpost adapted from my remarks at a Conference in the Federal Ministry for Justice and…

Can I sponsor a self-employed worker? How to ensure compliance in this complex route

By Alexandra Mason, Latitude Law,
The Skilled Worker Route enables individuals to be sponsored by and work for businesses in the UK that hold Skilled Worker sponsor licences. Individuals that hold permission on the Skilled Worker route are able to work in a range of specified roles that meet certain skills and salary…

Private life route for children who have 7 years of continuous residence in the UK

By Visa and Migration Ltd,
If a child enters the UK on a visa and they have lived in the UK for a continuous length of 7 years, they might be able to switch to a private life route in order to stay in the UK.The parent of the child who is granted a stay under private life route can also apply for a stay on the…

Immigration Skills Charge rising by 30% from 16 December 2025

By Helena Sheizon, Kadmos Consultants,
From 16 December 2025, the Immigration Skills Charge for medium and large sponsors will rise from £1000 to £1320 and for small and charitable sponsors from £364 to £480 per sponsored employee per year of sponsorship. Source: Immigration Skills Charge (Amendment) Regulations 2025 (SI 2025/…

ILR Changes: Full Guide to the New “Earned Settlement” System (2026 Reform Explained)

By Muhammad Usman Rasheed, Deluxe Law Chambers,
Some migrants to face 20 year wait for settled statusThe UK government has announced major reforms to the settlement process—commonly known as Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR). Under the proposed "earned settlement" model, applicants will need to demonstrate stronger contributions, meet…

Best interest of children whose parents are deprived of British citizenship

By Danielle Cohen,
We often represent individuals who are facing deprivation of citizenship. The Secretary of State may deprive a person of citizenship status if the Secretary of State is satisfied that that deprivation is conducive to the public good, or if the Secretary of State is satisfied that the…

More Changes Are Coming! The Latest Changes To The Immigration Rules

By Adam Pipe,
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In this hour-long webinar for DG Legal, barrister Adam Pipe of No.8 Chambers gives a clear overview of key recent Immigration Rules changes, focusing on HC 1333 (October 2025) and other updates affecting visas, stateless dependants, the Graduate and High Potential Individual routes, and family and work permissions.

English language requirement changes under the Labour government

By Ami Koya,
In May earlier this year, the Labour government issued a White Paper called “Restoring Control over the Immigration System” which showcased a comprehensive reform of the UK immigration system. The intention behind the Immigration White Paper was to outline the government’s strategy for…
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