UK Government Raises the Bar: B1 → B2 for English in Key Visa Routes
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…
Read MoreThe British National (Overseas) Visa Latest Application Method
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…
Read MoreLatest UK Immigration and Refugee Policy Changes Announced in November 2025
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…
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