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More Immigration Changes! What Immigration Lawyers Need To Know

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Autumn is shaping up to be a busy season for immigration lawyers! In the midst of ensuring clients are up to date in relation to the 01 October 2026 expansion of the Right to Work scheme, 03 September 2026 saw yet more immigration changes being announced – a statement of changes in Immigration Rules was presented to Parliament (HC 584).

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Gemma Tracey
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Autumn is shaping up to be a busy season for immigration lawyers! In the midst of ensuring clients are up to date in relation to the 01 October 2026 expansion of the Right to Work scheme, 03 September 2026 saw yet more immigration changes being announced – a statement of changes in Immigration Rules was presented to Parliament (HC 584). The statement contains various significant changes that immigration lawyers must be aware of. Below is a summary of the main changes being implemented from 08 October 2026.

Part Suitability

Paragraph SU 11.4 of Part Suitability is being amended to confirm that an in-country applicant who has frustrated immigration controls will be considered to have breached immigration laws. Previously, the frustration of immigration controls ground for refusal applied only to entry clearance or permission to enter applications; this change means it will also apply to applications made from within the UK. Examples of when an Applicant will be considered to have

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