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Restrictions, Digitisation, and Wage Levels: Proposed Changes to the UK Immigration System Begin

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The UK Government has announced a series of changes to the UK immigration system, both from a legal and process standpoint. These updates mark the start of the implementation of the proposals set out in the UK...more

Morgan Lewis

UK to Raise Eligibility Requirements and Salaries for Sponsored Workers

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On 1 July 2025, the UK government published the first set of changes to the Immigration Rules announcing intended reforms in its immigration White Paper. While not all of the proposed changes, such as the plan to double the...more

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UK Government Announces Proposals for Reforming Immigration System

On 12 May 2025, the UK government published the white paper, “Restoring Control over the Immigration System,” which proposes several significant changes to UK immigration policy aimed at reducing net migration and tightening...more

Mayer Brown

The UK Immigration White Paper: Big Changes Leading to Bigger Questions

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On 12 May 2025, the UK Government published its immigration white paper, Restoring Control over the Immigration System, proposing changes that have generated significant public and market reaction because of the impact to...more

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UK Government Publishes Immigration White Paper Setting Out Significant Intended Reforms

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The UK government published its immigration White Paper on May 12 setting out proposed reforms to the UK’s immigration system. Titled Restoring Control over the Immigration System, the government outlines its intention to...more

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Expansion of the UK Illegal Working Regime: New Requirements for Right to Work Checks

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The UK government has announced plans to implement significant changes to the illegal working regime that would extend the requirement for right to work checks to businesses hiring gig economy and zero-hour workers. This move...more

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Moving on up

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Political instability is putting pressure on mobile professionals across the world – and the UK is no exception. The issue of global mobility is an emerging theme across the world, as the supply and demand for talent is...more

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

Statement of Changes to the UK Immigration Rules, March 2025; and Home Office and Nationality Fee Changes

March 2025 Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules - On 12 March 2025, the Home Office laid before Parliament the latest Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules (HC 733). This statement outlines several...more

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Keeping on Top of Right to Work Compliance as UK Immigration Enforcement Ramps Up

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The UK Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has revealed a 48% increase in immigration enforcement visits in the first month of 2025 compared to the January before, plus a 73% increase in arrests. With the UK government deploying...more

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UK Government Issues New Guidance for Employers Sponsoring Migrant Workers

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The UK government has published several significant changes to their guidance for employers sponsoring migrant workers. We have summarised the key changes sponsors should be aware of below....more

Morgan Lewis

UK Immigration Updates: Sponsorship Costs and Electronic Travel Authorisation

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The UK Home Office has announced updated policies regarding sponsorship costs for Skilled Workers that will have significant implications for employers hiring or sponsoring international talent. From January 8, 2025, the next...more

Gibney Anthony & Flaherty, LLP

United Kingdom Electronic Travel Authorization Required Starting January 8, 2025

Starting on January 8, 2025, citizens from multiple countries, including the United States, will require a new electronic travel authorization (ETA) to enter the United Kingdom as visitors without a visa....more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Flying to London for a Meeting or as a Tourist? You Must Complete the New On-Line ETA Visa Waiver Form

Beginning January 8, 2025, visitors from the United States (as well as from other countries) traveling to anywhere in the United Kingdom will need an Electronic Travel Authorization (“ETA”) prior to travel, regardless of age....more

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

Digitalizing the UK Immigration System: eVisas

The UK government is in the process of digitalizing the UK Immigration System. All individuals currently holding a UK Biometric Residence Permit (BRP) are being invited to create a UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) eVisa...more

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

UK Immigration: Statement of Changes to Immigration Rules of 26 November 2024

On 26 November 2024, the UK government released its Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules. Key changes relevant to some of our clients are summarised below...more

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

If you’re traveling to the UK, be aware of the new rule

The United Kingdom has new travel authorization rules that will apply in 2025 to U.S. nationals (as well as others) under the Electronic Travel Authorisation scheme. Similar to the U.S. Electronic System for Travel...more

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

UK Amends Immigration Rules with Statement of Changes, 10 September 2024

On 10 September 2024, the UK government released its Statement of Changes amending the Immigration Rules. Key changes relevant to many of our clients are summarised below....more

Morgan Lewis

Expansion of UK ETA Scheme Announced

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The UK Home Office published the dates that the United Kingdom’s Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme will be rolled out to all applicable countries....more

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What Immigration Changes Can UK Employers Expect from the Labour Government?

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Under the previous UK Home Secretary, James Cleverly, minimum salary thresholds for Skilled Worker visas were raised significantly and the 20% discount for shortage occupations were eliminated....more

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

“Goodbye BRP, Hello eVisa”: The UK’s Leap into a Digital Immigration Era

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In an effort to introduce a fully digital immigration system, the UK Government has announced that Biometric Residence Permits (BRP), Biometric Residence Cards (BRC) and any other legacy paper documents with ink stamp or visa...more

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BRP Cards Expiration and UKVI Account Factsheet - Action Required

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In an effort to introduce a fully digital immigration system, the UK Government has announced that Biometric Residence Permits (BRP) and Biometric Residence Cards (BRC) will be phased out, and that as of January 1, 2025, they...more

Mayer Brown

Top 10 FAQs: the UK Rollout of eVisas

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With the UK Government looking to phase out all physical immigration documents by the end of the year and transition all immigration status holders onto digital immigration permission (an “eVisa”), many employers are...more

Morgan Lewis

What a Labour Win Means for UK Immigration Law

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Having run on a manifesto promising to “reform the points-based immigration system so that it is fair and properly managed,” the United Kingdom’s incoming Labour government is expected to implement several changes to the...more

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

UK Immigration: The Newly Elected Labour Government’s Approach to Immigration Policy

On 4 July 2024, the Labour Party was elected to power by the UK’s people, with Sir Keir Starmer becoming the new prime minister. After 11 years away from the executive branch of the government, the Labour Party and the prime...more

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UK eVisa Rollout Has Begun

As part of the UK government’s plan to modernise the UK border and create a digitised immigration system, many individuals will by now have received an invitation to switch from their physical immigration documents to an...more

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