United Kingdom: General Immigration

Following the release of the government's white paper in May, a new statement of changes (HC 1333) to the Immigration Rules was published on 14 October 2025.

Ahead of the Government's planned consultation on earned settlement, the Home Affairs Committee has launched a separate inquiry to examine the settlement proposals.

The UK Skilled Worker route is for skilled professionals with a job offer in an eligible role from a licensed UK sponsor to work in the UK.

Also in July this year, the Home Office commissioned the MAC to review the TSL. The MAC has approached this task in two stages.

In this episode of The Inside Track, host Grace Shie and James Perrott unpack Europe's evolving border regime, focusing on the EU Entry/Exit System (EES), launched on October 12, 2025...

Joel Reiss from Latitude Law clarifies the 20-year private life route: it's limited leave for 30 months, not indefinite—leading to settlement after three applications. Ideal for those with or without visas, focusing on continuous UK residence. Overcome proof challenges with letters from family and friends; Home Office may dismiss, but judges value holistic evidence. Avoid relying on word alone—gather 20 years' worth

We consider here the circumstances where excessive absences can potentially be disregarded when applying for settlement following five years' continuous residence in the UK in qualifying visa categories.

The Immigration White Paper, published in May 2025, announced a number of changes to the UK's immigration landscape.

As part of its White Paper proposals, the UK Government plans to make the pathway for naturalisation more difficult for some people.