UK Immigration Skills Charge Increase Effective December 16, 2025
The UK Government has announced the first significant increase to the Immigration Skills Charge (ISC) since its introduction in 2017. Effective December 16, 2025, this change
Read More »UK Raises Fees for Expedited Sponsorship Applications
The UK government postponed the increase in certain sponsorship application fees until November 11, 2025. The previously-announced implementation date was October 21, 2025.
Read More »UK MAC Publishes First Review of Temporary Shortage List Occupations
The Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) has published a report on the first stage of its review of new Temporary Shortage List (TSL) occupations. Background In July 2025,
Read More »Erickson Immigration Group Opens London Office
Erickson Immigration Group (“EIG”), a leading global business immigration law firm, is proud to announce the opening of its newest global office in London,
Read More »UK Temporarily Suspends Family Reunion Route for Protection Status Holders
On September 4, 2025, the government published a statement of changes to the Immigration Rules, amending the process for applications from a partner or dependent child of a
Read More »UK Launches Small Boats Transfer Pilot Scheme Under New Immigration Rules
On August 5, 2025, the government published a brief statement of changes to the Immigration Rules, introducing a new “Appendix UK/European Applicant Transfer Scheme”.
Read More »UK Introduces eVisas for Students and Workers
Effective July 15, 2025, the UK Government has launched a major update to its immigration system by introducing digital eVisas for most nationals applying under study and
Read More »UK Announces Major Immigration Reforms and Skilled Worker Visa Changes
On July 1, 2025, the Home Office published a 138-page statement of changes to the Immigration Rules (HC 997). An explanatory memorandum accompanied the statement of changes,
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