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The Green Card Rules Just Changed: What Employers and Foreign Nationals Need to Know Now

For decades, foreign nationals lawfully present in the United States on temporary visas—such as skilled workers, students, or visitors—have had a well-established option. When thei...

Changing UK immigration rules mean longer waits to stay

Migrants could face longer waits to stay in the UK under new immigration plans which started this month.

Skilled Worker Caseworker Guidance Updated May 2026

  Update to Skilled Worker Caseworker Guidance May 2026   The Home Office has updated its Skilled Worker caseworker guidance with new clarifications affecting settlement eligibilit...

Breach of Immigration Rules UK: Employer Guide 2026

A breach of immigration rules in the UK can create serious legal, financial and operational consequences for employers. Businesses are under increasing scrutiny from the Home Offic...

Canada has changed Immigration rules; changing Visa fee, work permit rules and more

Canada's immigration landscape is shifting from April 2026 with passport and citizenship fee increases, offset by a 30-day processing guarantee. Super visa rules are relaxed, allow...

Immigration Advice Service UK for Employers 2026

In the UK, immigration law affects far more than visa applications. For employers, HR teams and overseas workers, UK immigration compliance is now a core operational and legal issu...

Canada Introduces Eight Major Immigration Changes from April 1, Impacting PR Applicants and Newcomers. Check Your Eligib...

Canada Introduces Eight Major Immigration Changes from April 1, Impacting PR Applicants and Newcomers. Check Your Eligibility Now! HIGHLIGHTS: CANADA ANNOUNCES EIGHT MAJOR IMMIGRAT...

US Immigration Update: Major Change in Green Card Process Under New Guidelines

The Trump administration in the United States has implemented stricter rules for obtaining a green card, significantly changing how foreign nationals apply for permanent residency....

Changes and ending support for the Afghan Resettlement Programme

In a written statement made on 28 April 2026, the government confirmed that there will be changes to the operation of the Afghan Resettlement Programme. This includes the end of in...

General Grounds for Refusal UK Visa Rules 2026

General grounds for refusal are the suitability rules under Part 9 of the UK Immigration Rules that allow the Home Office to refuse or cancel a visa application. These provisions a...

Changes to Sponsor Right to Work Checks: March & April 2026

  Right to Work Duties Expanded in Sponsor Guidance   Recent updates to Home Office sponsor guidance in March and April 2026 have changed sponsor licence holders’ right to work res...

Prepare for Home Office Inspection

Ensuring full compliance with UK immigration laws is crucial for any organisation holding or applying for a Home Office sponsor licence. A compliance visit, whether announced or un...

What Caribbean Immigrants Need To Know About The New Green Card Rules

Changes to the absence rules for EU Settlement Scheme

In July 2025 the Home Office amended the definition of ‘continuous qualifying period’ in Annex 1 of Appendix EU to offer an another way for a pre-settled status holder to complete...

Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) Guide 2026

The UK’s immigration system has undergone a significant digital transformation and the introduction of the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) is now a critical requirement for m...

Form I-9 Updates: ICE Sets Aside Many of the Prior Positions for Determination of Substantive and Procedural Errors

On March 16, 2026, the U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE) issued new rules regarding substantive and technical violations of Form I-9. These changes were made to ICE’...

USCIS Policy Update: Increased Discretion in Adjustment of Status Adjudications

A new policy memorandum from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) may bring more scrutiny to adjustment of status (AOS) decisions. Our Immigration Team examines the im...

We’re challenging the Home Secretary’s decision to grant temporary protection status of only 30 months

As a result of the statement of changes to the immigration rules (HC 1691) laid on 5 March 2026, the minimum duration of leave granted to refugees or those with humanitarian protec...

Foreign Nationals Face New Hurdles as South Africa Tightens Immigration Rules

South Africa is set for sweeping changes to its immigration system after Cabinet approved a revised policy framework aimed at tightening controls while boosting economic growth. Th...

New rules for New Zealand visa from June 1: English language requirements tightened for low-level workers

Remote Working in the UK 2026: Visa & Immigration Rules

Remote working has transformed the way businesses operate, allowing employees and contractors to work across borders with increasing flexibility. For foreign nationals and employer...

UK: Right to Work Checks U-Turn and Updates for Employers with Sponsor Licences

Significant updates to the Home Office guidance for sponsors have been published. Key Sponsor Guidance Updates: Sponsors don’t need to conduct Right to Work (RTW) checks on non-spo...

UK Sponsor Guidance 2026 | Duties, Compliance & Rules

  Section A: Home Office Sponsor Guidance   Hiring from overseas is a business decision that is rarely taken lightly, yet the UK immigration rules are complex and demanding on empl...

What we know so far about the new 24-week timetable for some asylum appeals

This blog explains what we understand so far about the new 24-week rule for some asylum appeals which was introduced in the Border Security Asylum and Immigration Act 2025.