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Disclaimer: This news feed provides curated summaries of immigration updates for informational purposes. While we strive for accuracy, please verify all details through official channels like GOV.UK before making any decisions.

SELT approved test centre lists updated on 21 September 2026

22 Sep 2026

UKVI updated the approved SELT test centre lists on 21 September 2026. Book your English test with a centre from the current list.

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Worker sponsor register updated on 21 September 2026

22 Sep 2026

GOV.UK refreshed the Worker and Temporary Worker sponsor register on 21 September 2026. Check your employer is still listed before relying on a job offer.

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Fee waiver dates will not backdate a different route application from 8 October 2026

21 Sep 2026

From 8 October 2026 a fee waiver request cannot give an earlier date to an application on a different route, which can affect section 3C leave.

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Unpaid NHS debt of 500 pounds or more can lead to visa refusal

21 Sep 2026

Unpaid NHS charges of 500 pounds or more can be a reason to refuse a visa application. Here is what to check before you apply.

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Ofqual reports ESOL certificates rose 8.2% in Q2 2026

20 Sep 2026

Ofqual says ESOL certificates rose 8.2% year on year in Q2 2026, and links context to higher English requirements for some visas.

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Home Office guidance protects care workers when a sponsor licence is revoked

19 Sep 2026

Updated Home Office guidance says permission should not be cancelled only because a care worker's sponsor licence was revoked.

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Investigation says Home Office makes about £5bn a year from immigration fees

19 Sep 2026

The Bureau of Investigative Journalism reports fees of up to 10 times processing cost, including for indefinite leave to remain.

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Home Office accepts review recommendations on digital immigration status

18 Sep 2026

The Home Office accepted all three recommendations from an independent review of the programme behind eVisas, published 15 September 2026.

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Sponsor register updated for skilled worker visa holders

18 Sep 2026

The Home Office refreshed the worker sponsor register on 17 September 2026, so check your employer's licence is still listed.

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Sponsors must upgrade SMS Level 2 users by 8 March 2027 as MFA rolls out

17 Sep 2026

GOV.UK updated its SMS guidance to phase out Level 2 users and confirm mandatory multi-factor authentication for sponsors.

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