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Covers UK immigration: work visas, extending stay and the road to ILR. Looks closely at what actually changes in the rules and from which date it takes effect, rather than at the general promises in government statements. Readers come away with a sequence of steps: what to do after a rule change and which deadlines can't be missed. It works through specific cases — from ILR rule updates and the Global Talent Visa expanding to more companies, to filing for Further Leave to Remain when current permission is running out. It separately tracks visa fees: what a UK visa actually costs in 2026 for applicants from different countries, and how that differs from the official figures. Political reshuffles make it in only when they bring an immigration rule change with them.
The petition against retroactive ILR changes, why debates don't overturn rules, and three steps you can take now to protect your route to settlement.
Who will see their path to permanent residence in the UK shortened or extended, which groups are unaffected, and what to check now: income, visa conditions, English level.
New rules for the Skilled Worker visa, lower salary thresholds from spring 2027, extended job-search periods. What changes await workers and entrepreneurs in the UK.
Fines for illegal working can reach £45,000 per worker, £60,000 on repeat breach. How UK employers get a sponsor licence and choose the right immigration solicitor.
Parliament confirmed the five-year ILR route will be replaced. Applications are assessed under the rules in force on the day of filing. Deadlines and new requirements explained.