As reported by The Standard, Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has signalled changes for skilled workers, a potential shift in the country’s approach – particularly in the IT, telecommunications and engineering sectors. This move, which could include raising the minimum salary threshold for overseas workers and introducing region-specific restrictions, marks a significant development in the ongoing...

The Labour government has recently introduced significant changes to the UK asylum processing system with the implementation of the Illegal Migration Act 2023 (Amendment) Regulations 2024. These new regulations bring an end to the prohibition on granting leave to people who have claimed asylum, fundamentally altering the landscape of the UK’s immigration policy. What’s on...

The Home Office has recently updated its guidance on the 10-year long residence route, offering much-needed clarity on the transitional provisions for absences. This comes after significant confusion arose from the ambiguous drafting of the new immigration rules introduced on 11 April 2024. The initial guidance suggested that the 548-day limit on absences no longer...

In recent years, the UK’s process for identifying and supporting trafficking survivors has deteriorated, causing significant confusion and distress among those affected. Legal challenges have spotlighted flaws and unlawful practices within the Home Office’s policies, exacerbating the difficulties faced by these vulnerable individuals. Inadequate Policy for Trafficking Survivors The Council of Europe Convention on Action...

In a landmark ruling, the Upper Tribunal has declared the Home Office policy of delaying the consideration of EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) applications due to pending prosecutions as unlawful. This decision, stemming from the case R (Lukasz Krzysztofik) v Secretary of State for the Home Department, underscores the significance of a timely resolution for applicants...