News & insights for your immigration plans

  • UK cracks down on employers with surge in sponsor licence revocations

    September 30, 2025

    Back in May 2025, the UK Home Office issued a white paper that shook the immigration system and is going to have a significant impact on a number of groups including Families, Skilled Workers and Students. Some of these new rules are now coming into force (or already implemented), so it’s vital to understand what they mean for you, so you can act swiftly.

    Steph Revelle

    Director

  • Right to Work: Common mistakes putting employers at risk

    August 29, 2025

    Back in May 2025, the UK Home Office issued a white paper that shook the immigration system and is going to have a significant impact on a number of groups including Families, Skilled Workers and Students. Some of these new rules are now coming into force (or already implemented), so it’s vital to understand what they mean for you, so you can act swiftly.

    Steph Revelle

    Director

  • New UK immigration White Paper: Families, Workers & Students affected

    July 31, 2025

    Back in May 2025, the UK Home Office issued a white paper that shook the immigration system and is going to have a significant impact on a number of groups including Families, Skilled Workers and Students. Some of these new rules are now coming into force (or already implemented), so it’s vital to understand what they mean for you, so you can act swiftly.

    Steph Revelle

    Director

  • UK to phase out visa vignettes for work and study routes

    June 27, 2025

    From 15 July, the UK will stop issuing physical visa vignettes to many work and study visa applicants - this article covers who will be affected – both applicants and employers – by these changes from physical visa vignette to eVisa.

    Steph Revelle

    Director

  • Biometric and eVisa changes in the UK – don’t risk the penalties

    May 30, 2025

    There are new and extremely important updates to UK immigration which have just come into force, along with penalties for non-compliance. These updates include new regulations on providing your biometric data at the UK border, the requirement for most people to update their facial biometrics every ten years, as well as a reminder on the timeline to switch your Biometric Residence Permit (BRP) to an eVisa.

    Steph Revelle

    Director

  • New UK visa application fees 2025 [Latest updates]

    April 29, 2025

    If you’re applying or thinking of applying for a UK visa, then this guide will cover what you need to know about the fee changes which came into effect on April 9th. As we discussed in an earlier blog, there were a number of changes to UK immigration rules announced just recently, but in this article we will focus specifically on the changes to application fees and what this means for you.

    Steph Revelle

    Director

  • Home Office issues new immigration rules: Statement of Changes with effect from April 2025

    March 28, 2025

    The changes take effect from 9 April 2025 and focus primarily around sponsored workers, care providers, and visitors from Trinidad and Tobago. They are outlined in the UK Home Office’s Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules (HC 733) on 12 March 2025. So that’s what I’ll explain in this article – the changes that are being made by the UK Home Office and what they might mean for you. As always, if you’re confused about any of the updated regulations, it’s always best to speak to an immigration lawyer to ensure your application has the best possible chance of success.

    Steph Revelle

    Director

  • ETA when travelling to the UK: Everything you need to know [2025]

    February 28, 2025

    If you’re thinking of travelling to the UK there are some important new developments you need to be aware of. Many people will now need an authorisation – known as an ETA – before they travel. The ETA is a digital authorisation linked to an applicant’s current, valid passport, allowing travel to the UK for up to six months for a variety of purposes including tourism, business, or short-term study.

    Steph Revelle

    Director

  • UK immigration and visa updates: What you need to know in 2025

    January 31, 2025

    This article will discuss some of the key changes and updates rolling out in 2025. From the transition to digital eVisas for Biometric Residence Permit (BRP) holders, to the rebranding of the Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner (OISC), this year brings a host of developments that individuals and organisations need to be aware of. And if you’re planning to visit the UK, you’ll also want to know about the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA), a new requirement for many travellers.

    Steph Revelle

    Director

  • Changes to UK visa processing – application centres

    September 27, 2024

    In this blog I’m going to cover changes that are just coming in regarding the actual application centres where your UK visa is processed. So, if you are looking to apply for a UK visa, or have already applied for one, it’s important you stay up to date on these changes.

    Steph Revelle

    Director