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UK Sponsor Licences: Major September Changes
- Why has the Home Office introduced these changes?
- What is MFA (Multi-Factor Authentication)?
- Withdrawal of the Level 2 User role: what is changing?
- Stricter management of inactive accounts: leaving accounts unattended creates a licence risk
- An exception to the ‘cooling-off’ restriction following licence revocation: administrative failings are treated differently
- What sponsors should do now?
- How should sponsors prepare for the future?
- Practical support from ARIS International Lawyers
UK Immigration Rules Update: Key Changes Announced on 3 September 2026 for Visa Holders,Families, Students and Sponsors
- Skilled Worker route: flexibility for recognised victims of modern slavery
- Visitor route: new Erasmus+ training, job-shadowing and exchange activities
- Student and Child Student routes: sponsoring Erasmus+ courses and placements
- Student route: increased maintenance funds from 30 November 2026
- Hong Kong BN(O) route: dependent children may settle with eligible parents
- EU Settlement Scheme: pre-settled status, joining family members and expired BRPs
- Domestic Abuse route: protection extended to adult dependent children
- Religious Worker routes: revised requirements for ministers, religious workers and sponsors
- Fee waiver and biometrics: application dates and deadlines remain critical
- Commencement dates and transitional arrangements: check before applying
Meeting the English Language Requirement for a UK Visa Through an Academic Qualification
- The Purpose of the English Language Requirement
- Immigration Routes Subject to English Language Requirements
- Eligibility Criteria for Relying on a Degree
- Evidencing a Qualification Awarded by a UK Institution
- Overseas Qualifications Awarded in English-Speaking Countries
- English-Taught Overseas Qualifications From Other Countries
- Circumstances in Which an Application May Be Refused
- Summary
UK 10-Year Long Residence ILR Applications: Essential Checks Before Rules Change
- What is a 10-year Long Residence ILR?
- What is the continuous residence requirement?
- What are the absence rules?
- What if the absence limit is exceeded?
- How can continuous residence be protected?
- When does the qualifying period begin?
- When can an application be made?
- What are the other requirements?
- Why can a Long Residence application be refused?
- What happens after ILR is granted?
- How might the 10-year route change?
Illegal Working Risk and Employer Compliance: Right to Work Duties and Sponsor Management
- Practical measures to reduce the risk of civil penalties, business disruption and sponsor licence consequences in an increasingly robust enforcement environment
- Civil penalties and the statutory excuse
- Checks must be completed before work starts
- Correct checks and record keeping
- Outsourcing, franchises and platform work
What Is the Parent of a Child Route?
- What Immigration Status Must the Child Have?
- Should the Application Be Made from Within or Outside the UK?
- What Happens If the Child Turns 18?
- What Are the Eligibility Requirements?
- What Is Meant by Sole or Shared Parental Responsibility?
- How Can I Evidence an Active Role in My Child’s Upbringing?
.- What Is the Financial Requirement?
- What Is the Accommodation Requirement?
- Is There an English-Language Requirement?
- How Long Is Permission Granted For?
- Can I Work in the UK Under the Parent Route?
- Can I Apply if I Do Not Meet All the Usual Requirements?
Entering the UK to Marry and Settle under a UK Fiancé(e) Visa
- Can a UK fiancé(e) visa be applied for from within the UK?
- Who can sponsor a UK fiancé(e) visa application?
- Is evidence of cohabitation required before applying?
- What financial requirement must be met?
- Does suitable accommodation need to be in place before entry?
- Must suitable accommodation be in place before entry?
- Is there an English language requirement?
- Can a person on a fiancé(e) visa work in the UK?
- How long is leave granted for in the fiancé(e) category?
- What steps need to be taken once the marriage has taken place?
What to Do If You Discover an Error After Submitting a UK Visa Application
- Can you amend a UK visa application after it has been submitted?
- What Mistakes Commonly Occur in UK Visa Applications?
- What Consequences Can a Mistake Lead To?
- What should you do immediately after discovering an error?
- What should be included in a correction request letter?
- Still unsure how to proceed?
EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) – Guidance on Settled Status
- What is settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme?
- How do I apply for settled status under the EUSS?
- Can settled status now be granted automatically?
- What is the “30 in 60” rule?
- When might I not be eligible for automatic conversion to settled status?
- What is the “continuous qualifying period” under the EUSS?
- Why might pre‑settled status holders be considered to have broken the residence rules?
- Can pre‑settled status be removed?
- What happens before pre‑settled status is cancelled?
- Can I still make a manual application for settled status?
- Conclusion