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Immigration Skills Charge to increase by 32% from 16 December 2025. Act now
The higher Immigration Skills Charge will only apply to Certificates of Sponsorship assigned on or after 16 December 2025. Employers with skilled migrant candidates ready for sponsorship should assign their Certificates of Sponsorship before this date to avoid paying the new higher fees.

Most migrants would face a ten year path to settlement under new government plans
Latest UK Graduate visa (PSW) changes: Everything you need to know
If you apply graduate visa on or after 1 January 2027, you will only get 18 months (1.5 years), unless you have a PhD or doctoral degree, which still gets 3 years.

UK Announces Major Visa Changes: PSW Reduced to 18 Months, Stricter English Tests, and Higher Funds for Students
The UK government has announced sweeping visa reforms that tighten rules for both international students and skilled workers. The changes include reducing the Graduate Route ( PSW ) stay to 18 months, introducing tougher A-Level English requirements, higher student financial thresholds, and a 32% rise in the Immigration Skills Charge for employers.

Migrants must ‘prove their worth’ to settle in UK, says Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood
On the eve of Labour’s annual conference in Liverpool, Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has pledged to cut migration numbers and introduce stricter rules for settlement. Under her plan, migrants seeking Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) will need to show they have contributed to society via work, volunteering or community integration.

Parliament debates potential 10-year ILR rule for Skilled Workers - key takeaways
This afternoon, MPs debated two major e-petitions in Westminster Hall on the qualifying period for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR).

NARA Solicitors Welcomes Anmol Nain to Our Team as a Legal Associate
Anmol brings with him a strong academic background, having completed his LLM at Queen Mary University of London, and a professional focus on delivering precise, strategic, and client-centred legal solutions.

International Student from India Secures £22,500 in Damages for Unlawful Detention by UK Home Office
The student was lawfully present in the UK on a study visa when immigration enforcement officers carried out a raid at his workplace. His visa was immediately cancelled, and he was detained on the same day and removal directions were later issued for his return to India.

NARA Solicitors Expands Services to Include Civil Litigation, Employment Law, and Landlord-Tenant Disputes
As part of our continued growth, NARA Solicitors is now offering legal services in Civil Litigation, Employment Law, and Landlord-Tenant Disputes.

What’s Changing in UK Immigration from 22 July? New Immigration Rules July 2025
The UK Home Office has announced major immigration changes effective from 22 July 2025, including stricter Skilled Worker rules, the closure of the care worker visa route, and the introduction of a time-limited shortage list. Nara Solicitors explains what this means for UK employers and sponsors.

Positive Signals for Skilled Workers in IT & Engineering: From 29th May 2025 MAC Report
Following weeks of uncertainty around the UK’s immigration future, the latest Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) report offers a breath of fresh air—particularly for professionals and employers in the IT and Engineering sectors.

10-Year ILR Rule May Be Applied to Existing Migrants - The Times Reports
If this position were adopted, it could impact an estimated 1.5 million foreign workers, many of whom were due to become eligible for settlement under the current five-year route later this year.
