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Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules HC 836

The Home Office has issued a new Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules: HC 836, published on 13 June 2025. These changes introduce significant updates across a broad range of visa categories, including long residence, continuous residence, family life, and public law exclusions.

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Deprivation of British Citizenship Process Deemed Procedurally Unfair by Court of Appeal

In a significant ruling, the Court of Appeal has found that the Home Secretary's current process for depriving individuals of British citizenship is procedurally unfair. The judgment in Secretary of State for the Home Department v Kolicaj [2025] EWCA Civ 10 highlights serious flaws in the existing system, leaving individuals with limited avenues for recourse.

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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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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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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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2024 Spouse Visa UK Requirements

The UK sponsor must be British, settled, a holder of pre-settled status or protective status in the UK.  The applicant must be the spouse, civil partner, fiancé or unmarried partner of the UK sponsor. The applicant and sponsor must intend to live together in the UK and demonstrate that their relationship is genuine and subsisting.

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Entry Clearance Applications for Extended Family Members Caselaw Update

The recent case of Al Hassan (Article 8, entry clearance, KF (Syria))  [2024] UKUT 00234 greatly assists extended family members seeking to join their UK based family.

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Significant increase in Sponsor Licence suspensions and revocations

Recent statistics reveal that the Home Office have significantly increased the level of skilled worker sponsor licence suspensions and revocations in 2024. Statistics show that in the first quarter of 2024, 309 sponsor licences were suspended and 210 revoked. This is a dramatic increase.

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eVisa Update 2024

eVisas are now available to all BRP (Biometric Residence Permit) Holders. BRP holders are advised to create a UKVI account & access their eVisa prior to the expiry of their Biometric Residence Permit

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