UK visit visa refusals are common, and recent changes to the Immigration Rules have made some harder to overcome. Since March 2026, a suspended sentence of 12 months or more is a mandatory ground for refusal, with the same rule now applied to ETA applications. In this guide, Latitude Law explains the new Part Suitability provisions, why the genuine visitor requirement remains the most common reason for refusal, and the choice between judicial review and a fresh application.

The Temporary Shortage List (TSL) and the Immigration Salary List (ISL) both allow UK employers to sponsor certain overseas workers under the Skilled Worker route, but they work very differently. In this guide, Latitude Law explains the key differences, the rules on dependants, and why sponsors should check both lists before assigning a Certificate of Sponsorship.

New rules under the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act 2025 significantly widen who is responsible for preventing illegal working in the UK, extending obligations well beyond traditional employer / employee relationships. From online platforms to contractors operating through complex supply chains, many organisations will now be treated as employers and required to carry out prescribed right to work checks. This article explains who is caught by the new extended liability provisions taking effect on 1 October 2026, and what UK businesses need to do to stay compliant.

The UK graduate visa lets international students stay and work after their studies, but the route comes with conditions that are easy to miss. This guide sets out the main graduate visa work restrictions.

Settled status under EUSS grants you the right to live, rent, and work in the UK. Learn more about what settled status means for you and your family.

A successful application for a Skilled Worker visa UK depends heavily on satisfying the strict "genuine vacancy" requirement. Many employers assume that simply assigning a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) guarantees success, but the Home Office routinely scrutinises the financial health, turnover, business size, and hiring processes of smaller companies and start-ups.

The debate over whether the Government can deport Shabir Ahmed has been clouded by confusion, selective references to legislation, and a decade of missed opportunities. Ministers have repeatedly suggested their hands are tied by the Immigration Act 1971 — yet a closer look at the law reveals that this claim may be fundamentally flawed. This blog breaks down the legal detail the Government appears to have missed, and why failing to act could undermine the fairness and integrity of the entire deportation system.

Obtaining British Citizenship as an Irish national has never been easier, but it’s useful to work alongside an immigration specialist to streamline the process.