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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
