Three Days Left - Apply Before 8 April to Save on ILR Fees and Catch the BNO Route Launch
05 Apr 2026
8 April is three days away. Submitting your ILR now saves £197 per person. The BNO adult children route also opens that day.
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05 Apr 2026
8 April is three days away. Submitting your ILR now saves £197 per person. The BNO adult children route also opens that day.
03 Apr 2026
From 26 March 2027, ILR applicants on the Long Residence and Private Life routes must meet B2 English - up from B1. Applying before the deadline could save you the higher standard.
31 Mar 2026
Government-funded community organisations helping vulnerable people set up UKVI accounts and link their eVisa lost their funding on 31 March 2026.
28 Mar 2026
From 8 April, a BRC or biometric document can verify your identity for repeat visa applications for up to 60 months - up from 18 months - cutting out repeat VAC visits.
28 Mar 2026
The BNO adult children expansion now has a confirmed start date of 8 April 2026, and ID Check app biometrics for BNO applicants also begin on that date.
28 Mar 2026
From 8 April, Ukrainian nationals on the Homes for Ukraine or Ukraine Family Scheme can apply for an additional 24 months of permission, with a 90-day application window.
26 Mar 2026
The dedicated BNO Welcome Programme closes on 31 March 2026. English language support moves to mainstream Adult Skills Fund provision.
26 Mar 2026
From 26 March 2026, Indian nationals fulfilling UK client contracts can apply under a new GBM Service Supplier quota of 1,800 places per year.
26 Mar 2026
From 8 April 2026, UKVI checks your salary meets visa thresholds in each individual pay period - a single underpayment could now trigger non-compliance.
21 Mar 2026
HAC recommends current Skilled Worker and Family visa holders keep their 5-year ILR route, with closure to new applicants from January 2027.