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3 February 2026

UK Immigration Rules: New Part Suitability & Criminal Record Bans (Video)

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Founded in 2007, Latitude Law has steadily grown to be one of the largest specialist UK-inbound immigration law firms. With offices in Manchester, London and Brussels, Latitude Law are experts in business immigration and work with multi-national corporations relocating global talent to the UK, entrepreneur-led businesses looking to invest in the UK and companies seeking to employ overseas workers in a variety of capacities. Their experienced solicitors can guide you and your business through the complex UK immigration rules, advising across all available visa routes. Latitude Law has particular expertise in working with high-net-worth individuals and partnering with HR teams to ensure ongoing sponsor licence compliance, particularly in the context of business mergers and acquisitions
Are you planning a UK visa application but have a past criminal offence or a period of overstaying? The rules have just become significantly stricter.
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Are you planning a UK visa application but have a past criminal offence or a period of overstaying? The rules have just become significantly stricter.

In this video, Joel Relis from Latitude Law explains the critical changes to Part Suitability. We break down the new 12-month sentencing threshold that could lead to an indefinite ban, and the major shift in Appendix FM that now imposes a minimum 12-month re-entry ban for overstayers. Before you risk an automatic refusal and lose your application fees, watch this essential briefing.

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