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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13 May 2025
Sophie Barrett-Brown comments for HRreview
Sophie Barrett-Brown (Senior Partner and Head of UK Practice) was quoted yesterday, Monday 12 May 2025, by HRreview in an article entitled 'Fears…
13 May 2025
Zeena Luchowa quoted in The Independent
Zeena Luchowa (Partner) was quoted yesterday, Monday 12 May 2025, in The Independent's piece on the immigration white paper and reactions to the…
12 May 2025
Government white paper sets out extensive changes to UK immigration routes
The Government has published its long-awaited immigration white paper today, setting out its intentions for migration policy reforms, principally…
30 April 2025
US immigration update: What you need to know about the Alien Registration Act in 2025
Long-standing US legislation called Alien Registration Act (also known at the Smith Act) requires most noncitizens aged 14 or older who remain in the…
23 April 2025
Updating eVisas – new sanctions introduced
Many overseas nationals now have an eVisa, a digital UK immigration status, replacing the former physical Biometric Residence Permit (BRP). This can…
10 April 2025
Change in thresholds for sponsor company size classification from 6 April 2025
On 6 April 2025 the criteria used to define small companies under the Companies Act 2006 changed, impacting relevant companies responsible for paying…
7 April 2025
Laura Devine Immigration partners and solicitors featured on 2025 Pro Bono Recognition List
We are delighted to announce the inclusion of six LDI lawyers on the 2025 Pro Bono Recognition List published this morning – congratulations to…
3 April 2025
British citizenship – addressing wrongs of the past
British nationality law has been riddled with discrimination, and it has evolved to put this right. This article focuses on one of the latest…
1 April 2025
Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme: ETAs required from 2 April 2025 for European nationals
From tomorrow (Wednesday 2 April 2025) nationals of European Union (EU) Member States, the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland will require…