Settlement, or 'indefinite leave to remain', is granted to immigrants in the UK after five years of residency.

Earlier this year, the UK government published new rules announcing a 5 tier system of points-based immigration along with other significant immigration and border security reforms. The UK Border ...

Changes to the skilled worker visa route for foreign workers were made without understanding the impact it would have and resulted in thousands more migrants claiming asylum in Britain, a watchdog has ...

Grants drop by fifth after the introduction of tougher immigration rules but asylum numbers are little changed ...

A major update to the UK immigration rules was published on 14 March 2024. The new rules will become effective on 4 April 2024. Notably, these new rules will affect a large number of employers and ...

UK immigration changes introduced in July 2025 are significantly impacting Indian professionals and students, with sharp drops in visa approvals for healthcare, IT, and student routes. Tighter ...

Orla Quinlan is affiliated with the International Education Association of South Africa (IEASA), a South Africa NPO, and a voluntary member of their Executive Team. This article represents the views ...