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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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20 August 2026
LexisNexis UK publishes practice note ‘Who can pay the fees in Skilled Worker applications—FAQs’ by Zeena Luchowa and Ellie Herman
LexisNexis UK has published a new Practice Note by Zeena Luchowa and Ellie Herman regarding who can pay the fees in Skilled Worker applications.
11 August 2026
I overstayed my visa in the UK. What do I do now?
Sometimes life does not go to plan. You may have had to deal with serious illness, caring for a loved one, or there has just been too much going on…
31 July 2026
Natasha Chell writes for SME Today on the impact of right to work changes on SMEs
Natasha Chell writes for SME Today on the impact of right to work changes on SMEs
27 July 2026
Buying a business with global talent? Don’t overlook immigration compliance
From sponsor licence requirements to right-to-work obligations, immigration issues should form a core part of M&A due diligence and post-completion…
15 July 2026
LexisNexis UK publishes practice note on immigration options for business owners by Francesca Sciberras and Melike Çelik
LexisNexis UK has published a new Practice Note by Francesca Sciberras (Partner) and Melike Çelik (Trainee Solicitor) examining the immigration…
8 July 2026
Expanded right to work obligations from 1 October 2026: new regulations and code of practice published
Long-anticipated right to work regulations have been introduced which extend right to work compliance obligations to a wider range of working…
3 July 2026
Natasha Chell writes for the Financial Times on the UK’s approach to start-up entrepreneurs
The Financial Times has today published a letter by Natasha Chell (Senior Partner and Head of UK Pratice) highlighting the need for a more flexible…
2 July 2026
Zeena Luchowa quoted in The Times on proposed asylum tribunal reforms
LDI Partner Zeena Luchowa has been quoted in a new article in The Times on the Government’s plans to replace judges with public panels of…
29 June 2026
Developments in US Immigration Policy: Update on H‑1B Fee Litigation, Travel Restrictions, and Adjustment of Status Guidance
Recent litigation and policy changes reshape key aspects of US immigration, but uncertainty remains