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Key Updates to Sponsor Guidance: Ensuring Compliance for Employers 2025

The UK Home Office recently introduced significant changes to its guidance for sponsors of overseas workers on 31 December 2024 and 1 January 2025. These updates aim to enhance compliance, prevent exploitation, and improve the management of sponsor licences.

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Court of Appeal Upholds Decision in Fraud Case

In a judgment handed down on January 23, 2025, the Court of Appeal (Civil Division) upheld the decision of the Upper Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum Chamber) in the case of Chowdhury v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2025] EWCA Civ 36.

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Students Switching to Work Visa Routes

Under the current regulations, students pursuing degree-level qualifications are no longer permitted to switch to a work route until after their course is successfully completed. While work visa applications are still possible, the employment start date must now be aligned with the official course completion date.

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Home Office Proposes Significant Immigration Fee Increases 2025

On 16th January 2025 the UK Government laid before Parliament the draft Immigration and Nationality (Fees) (Amendment) Order 2025. This legislation, if approved, will authorise substantial increases in fees for a wide range of immigration and nationality services.

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Hong Kong & Taiwan Youth Mobility Scheme UK

The Hong Kong & Taiwan Youth Mobility Scheme allows eligible nationals to live and work in the UK for up to 2 years. Only those successful in a ballot will be invited to apply for this visa. The Hong Kong & Taiwan Youth Mobility Scheme ballot is due to open at 00.01am on Tuesday 4th February 2025 and will close at 00.01am on Thursday 6th February 2025.

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20 Year Long Residence Route Overstayers

The 20-year long residence rule offers a crucial route to settlement for individuals who have lived in the UK for two decades, regardless of whether they have held any form of immigration status. This route provides a lifeline for those who have resided in the UK without legal permission. 

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Child Settlement Rules 2025

Under Appendix Private Life, a child born in the UK may be granted settlement if they have lived continuously in the UK for 7 years since birth and it is unreasonable to expect them to leave. ​ The reasonableness consideration includes factors such as the child's age, ties to the UK, and family circumstances.

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Self-Sponsorship Skilled Worker Visa 2025

Entrepreneurs and business owners who wish to establish a new business in the UK or who own an existing UK company may be eligible for a Skilled Worker visa through self-sponsorship.

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Charity Worker Sponsor Licence

The Charity Worker route is available for voluntary workers aged 18 or over who intend to undertake unpaid work in the UK for a recognised charitable organisation. Eligible work must directly contribute to the advancement of the sponsoring charity's charitable purpose through direct fieldwork.

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Recent European Court of Human Rights Judgments on Family Reunification

At Barnes Harrild & Dyer Solicitors, we are dedicated to providing expert legal assistance in matters of immigration and human rights. Recently, the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) delivered two significant judgments concerning family reunification.

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Jordanians to apply for UK Visit Visas

From 8th October 2024 nationals of Jordan hoping to visit the UK will need to apply for a UK Visit Visa in advance and are no longer eligible for Electronic Travel Authorisation. The Home Office have announced that this change is as a result of an increase in asylum claims from Jordanians. 

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Changes to Going Rates of Sponsored Roles in Skilled Worker Routes

The Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules HC 217 on 8th October 2024 implemented changes to the Going Rates used for skilled worker roles in the UK. Certificates of Sponsorship issued after 8th October 2024 must comply with the new rates. 

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