What’s Changing — B1 to B2 from January 2026 ● From 8 January 2026, new applicants under certain work-visa routes — including: Skilled Worker visa, Scale-up visa, and High Potential Individual visa — will be required to demonstrate CEFR level B2 English (all four skills: listening, speaking, reading, writing). The increase in English level requirements

The British National (Overseas) visa — commonly known as the BNO visa — is a UK immigration route that allows eligible Hong Kong residents to live, work, and study in the UK.Below is the latest, simplified guidance on who can apply, how the process works, and what to expect in 2025. What Is the BNO

In November 2025, the UK Home Secretary announced one of the most extensive overhauls of the UK’s asylum and refugee system in modern times. The reforms aim to reduce irregular migration, increase removals of refused asylum seekers, and redefine long-term settlement rules. The government argues that these changes are necessary to restore public confidence, ensure

The UK is once again reshaping its education and skills system — this time through a major reform that will affect students, educators, and even future immigrants looking to build a career in Britain. The government’s new Post-16 Education and Skills White Paper outlines a bold plan to ensure every young person — regardless of

In recent months, travellers arriving in the UK — particularly those on Dependent Visas — have reported increased scrutiny and questioning at border control. Immigration officers are now conducting deeper checks into visa holders’ living situations, family relationships, and reasons for travel, reflecting a clear tightening of UK immigration control. Tougher Border Questioning – Real

The UK Government’s new Command Paper, A Fairer Pathway to Settlement, sets out major proposed reforms to the settlement (ILR) system. However, the paper specifically states that spouses and dependants of British citizens, as well as dependants under the BN(O) route, are not included in this consultation. This means that, for now, your existing settlement