News
There are constant changes and updates to immigration rules and policy, our selection of UK and US immigration news and articles can help you keep up-to-date.
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21 January 2026
Trump administration halts visa processing from 75 countries as of 21 January 2026
On 14 January 2026, the Trump administration announced the indefinite suspension of immigrant visa processing for nationals of 75 countries.
19 January 2026
From compliance to consequence: Navigating the new enforcement era
Last year laid the groundwork for the UK Government’s robust approach to tackling illegal working, the exploitation of migrant workers and abuse of…
18 December 2025
Frequently asked questions on the earned settlement proposals
Frequently asked questions regarding the government's earned settlement proposals
16 December 2025
Reminder: Immigration Skills Charge increases from 16 December 2025
From today, 16 December 2025, the Immigration Skills Charge (ISC) increases by 32% via The Immigration Skills Charge (Amendment) Regulations 2025
16 December 2025
Christi Jackson writes for People Management on business expansion to the US
Christi Hufford Jackson (Partner and Head of US Immigration) has written an article for People Management discussing business expansion to the US.
15 December 2025
US launches ‘Trump Gold Card’ program promising accelerated path to permanent residency
The US government has launched President Trump’s new Gold Card program, promising foreign nationals a fast-track route to permanent residency through…
21 November 2025
Understanding the Home Office’s ‘earned settlement’ proposals
On 20 November 2025, the Home Office announced its ‘earned settlement’ proposals and opened its consultation on this topic. This concept was…
18 November 2025
Zeena Luchowa quoted in The Guardian on Government’s significant proposed changes to asylum and returns policy
Zeena Luchowa (Partner) has been quoted by The Guardian in an article explaining the Government's announcement of changes to asylum and returns…
15 October 2025
Home Office publishes Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules HC 1333
Yesterday, the Home Office published the Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules (HC 1333). The Statement, the sixth of the year, introduces a…