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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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14 February 2025
Important updates to good character guidance could bar many refugees from British citizenship
Concerning amendments have been made to the good character guidance pertaining to applications for British citizenship, effective 10 February 2025.
7 February 2025
Fiscal year 2026 H-1B cap registration period to begin 7 March 2025
H-1B season has finally arrived for fiscal year 2026. H-1B visas enable foreign workers with at least a bachelor’s degree, or equivalent experience,…
31 January 2025
EUSS: Pre-settled status holders to be granted 5-year extensions and Home Office to begin automatic grants of pre-settled to settled status from January 2025
The Home Office has announced its intention to automatically convert as many eligible pre-settled status holders as possible to settled status from…
30 January 2025
Zeena Luchowa quoted in The Guardian
Zeena Luchowa (Partner) was quoted in a recent article in The Guardian.
27 January 2025
Business visits to the UK – requirements, common queries and key considerations
If an individual wishes to visit the UK to carry out a business activity on a short-term basis, this may be permitted under the visitor route.
22 January 2025
The AI Opportunities Action Plan – what does it mean for immigration in the UK?
The Labour government has unveiled its AI Opportunities Action Plan with the ambition of positioning the UK to shape the AI revolution.
17 January 2025
UK immigration update: Important changes made to Home Office sponsor guidance
The new year 2025 had hardly begun when the Home Office introduced some significant changes to its sponsor guidance. These changes are likely to…
3 January 2025
UK immigration law and policy in 2024: a year in review
2024 has marked an exceptionally consequential year for the UK immigration law sector. These changes can be primarily attributed to the previous…
19 December 2024
Electronic Travel Authorisations – Frequently Asked Questions
With 8 January 2025 fast approaching and nationals such as those from the US and Canada being able to now apply for the Electronic Travel…