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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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English Language for Long Residence and Private Life ILR Rises to B2 from March 2027

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.

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Free eVisa Setup Support Ends Today - Where to Get Help If You Still Need It

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.

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Biometric Residence Card Identity Reuse Extended to 60 Months from 8 April 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.

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BNO Route Expansion Confirmed for 8 April - Date Now Set and Biometrics Simplified

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.

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Ukraine Permission Extension Scheme Gets 24-Month Extension from 8 April 2026

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.

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BNO Welcome Programme Ends 31 March - What Replaces It

26 Mar 2026

The dedicated BNO Welcome Programme closes on 31 March 2026. English language support moves to mainstream Adult Skills Fund provision.

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Indian Nationals Can Now Apply for GBM Service Supplier Visa Under UK-India Trade Deal

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.

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Skilled Worker Salary Must Be Met Every Pay Period from 8 April 2026

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.

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Home Affairs Committee Backs Protection for Existing 5-Year Route Holders Under Earned Settlement Reform

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.

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