Category: UK Visa News

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

Stricter Rules for British Citizenship Applicants From 2025

Starting 10 February 2025, new changes to the “good character” requirement will make it significantly harder for individuals who entered the United Kingdom (UK) illegally to become British citizens. Under the updated rules, any applicant who entered the UK unlawfully will typically be refused citizenship, regardless of how much time has passed since their illegal…
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UK-India Young Professionals Visa: 2025 Ballot Dates Announced

The UK-India Young Professionals Scheme (YPS) 2025 ballot is set to open on 18 February 2025, giving young Indian nationals the chance to live, work, study, and travel in the UK for up to two years. With 3,000 places available under the scheme in 2025, most will be allocated in the February ballot, while the…
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The Conservative’s New UK Immigration Plan – What You Need to Know

The Conservative Party leader, Kemi Badenoch, has proposed Changes to Indefinite Leave to Remain, British Citizenship, and Family Sponsorship that will significantly change routes to settlement in the UK. Political Uncertainty and UK Immigration Policy With the Conservative Party currently out of power, and having an eye on the next General Election, as well as…
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Home Office To Raise Immigration Fees in 2025

The Home Office has unveiled plans to significantly increase immigration and nationality fees, as announced on 16 January 2025.  These proposed changes, outlined in the draft Immigration and Nationality (Fees) (Amendment) Order 2025, are set to take effect as soon as they receive approval from both the House of Commons and the Lords. The Government…
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UK To Simplify Visa Rules To Lure AI Experts

The UK government is reviewing its visa policies in a bid to attract top-tier Artificial Intelligence (AI) professionals from around the globe, aiming to ramp up the industry and boost economic growth. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Keir Starmer, the UK recently unveiled its AI Opportunities Action Plan, a comprehensive strategy designed to enhance…
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