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Clouds Heaven Weather- UK Good Character Guidance
Anna Sullivan
Anna Sullivan
25/08/2025

Recent changes to the ‘Good Character’ guidance

On 10 February 2025, the Home Office updated their Nationality: Good Character guidance which explains how one’s history, both criminal, immigration and otherwise will affect their naturalisation application.

General immigration, Personal immigration, Citizenship & passports, Government rule changes
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Afghanistan
Joel Reiss
Joel Reiss
16/07/2025

Unveiled: the secret UK scheme that resettled thousands of Afghans

The UK government's secret Afghan Response Route, created after a 2022 data leak exposed 18,000 Afghan resettlement applicants, has now been made public following the lifting of a super-injunction. The scheme quietly resettled around 7,000 people, including family members, but has drawn criticism for its secrecy, cost misrepresentation, and exclusion of at risk individuals who were not approached.

Asylum, Human rights, Government rule changes, Personal immigration
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computer-Immigration Statement of Changes 2025
Mohammed Hafejee
Mohammed Hafejee
02/07/2025

Major Immigration Rule Changes from 22 July 2025: What UK Employers Must Know Now

Latitude Law outlines the 2025 UK Immigration Rules (HC 997), detailing the RQF 6 skills threshold increase, new salary requirements, and changes to care worker sponsorship. Understand the impact on Skilled Worker visas and transitional provisions for businesses and applicants.

Business & work immigration, Sponsor licensing, Government rule changes, Sponsored worker
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White Printed Paper Photo-Government White Paper on immigration 
Gary McIndoe
Gary McIndoe
12/05/2025

Key Takeaways from today’s Government White Paper on immigration 

Latitude Law unpacks the 2025 UK Immigration White Paper, detailing the Temporary Shortage List, higher Skilled Worker visa thresholds, and care sector changes. It emphasizes workforce strategies, regional balance, and stricter sponsorship rules to prioritize domestic talent while managing immigration.

General immigration, Government rule changes
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Employees Rules- Skilled worker visa
Gary McIndoe
Gary McIndoe
18/03/2025

Appendix Skilled Worker – new rules on sponsored worker paying fees from 9 April 2025 

Latitude Law examines the April 2025 Skilled Worker rule changes, impacting care worker recruitment, visa fees, and salary thresholds. New provisions close loopholes around sponsorship costs and investments, adjusting how payments affect eligible wages. From increased care staff salaries to revised sponsor duties, these updates reshape the landscape for skilled visa applicants.

Business & work immigration, Sponsored worker, Government rule changes
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Desk
Gary McIndoe
Gary McIndoe
08/01/2025

Important updates to Home Office guidance for sponsor licence holder

At the turn of the New Year, the Home Office made a number of changes to its primary guidance for holders of sponsor licences. Here we summarise key changes, and would encourage you to review your processes to ensure you remain compliant.

Business & work immigration, Government rule changes, Sponsor licensing, Sponsored worker, Working in the UK
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ETA for entry into the UK
Javier Alvaro Culebras
Javier Alvaro Culebras
09/12/2024

Do I need an ETA for entry into the UK? Essential information for travellers

Confused about the new UK ETA requirements? Discover who needs an ETA, how to apply, and what it allows you to do during your visit to the UK. Get expert guidance from Latitude Law.

Visiting the UK, Personal immigration, Government rule changes
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Passport control
Gary McIndoe
Gary McIndoe
06/08/2024

eVisa applications now available to all

From 6 August 2024 if people have a biometric residence permit (BRP) that expires on 31 December 2024, they can now create a UKVI account and access their eVisa. They should do this before the expiry date of their BRP. Read more here.

General immigration, Government rule changes, Visa processing
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