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ARTICLE · 18 NOVEMBER 2025

2025 UK Immigration Update: Q&A Factsheet

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Following the UK Government's Immigration White Paper, "Restoring control over the immigration system", which was published in May 2025, the government has rapidly implemented key changes to the Immigration Rules.

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Mohammed Hafejee
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Following the UK Government's Immigration White Paper, "Restoring control over the immigration system", which was published in May 2025, the government has rapidly implemented key changes to the Immigration Rules.

Our Q&A factsheet explains all major proposals which have already come into play; and also, focuses on changes which will come into force following the recent Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules HC 1333 of 14 October 2025.

Following the Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules HC 997 published on 01 July 2025, what were the key changes which came into force on 22 July 2025?

Key changes which came into force on 22 July 2025 focused on work related visas, and these include:

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