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The new era of UK immigration?: Lessons from 2025 and looking ahead in 2026

2025 marked the most consequential year for the immigration law sector since Brexit. Indeed, the scale of changes in 2025 and those likely to unfold…


US immigration update – Proposed dual citizenship legislation

Recent proposals in the United States Congress have sparked attention around dual nationality, but at this stage nothing has changed in the law that…


Christi Jackson quoted in The Financial Times on increasing US visa restrictions

Christi Hufford Jackson has been quoted in the Financial Times in an article titled 'US embassy in London denies visas to executives over minor…


FY 2027 H-1B registration: Major policy changes and how to prepare

It is time to begin preparing for the upcoming FY 2027 H-1B Cap Registration period. While the H 1B program remains an important pathway for…


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.


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…


Frequently asked questions on the earned settlement proposals

Frequently asked questions regarding the government's earned settlement proposals


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


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.


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