Statement of Changes 24 June 2025
On 24 June 2025, the Home Office published a Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules. We have summarised the key changes for you below: Appendix Long Residence – Effective from 29 July 2025 The qualifying period requirements are being changed to clarify that time spent as a British citizen is considered lawful presence, except
Read MoreUK Family Visa Income Threshold Could Be Lowered, Migration Advisory Committee Warns Against £38,700 Plan
The UK’s Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) has published a report advising the government on potential changes to the minimum income requirement (MIR) for family visas. The report suggests that the previously proposed plan to raise the MIR to £38,700—originally intended to match the skilled worker route—should be scrapped. Key Points from the Report: The current
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