@paulturnerbarrister: 🚨 UK IMMIGRATION UPDATE: AUTUMN 2026 CHANGES YOU NEED TO KNOW! 🇬🇧 The latest UK Immigration Rules changes could affect your visa application, your employment rights and your route to permanent residence. Here are 4 key updates you need to understand 👇 ⚖️ 1. SUITABILITY RULES Changes to the Immigration Rules on suitability may affect applications where there has been previous conduct involving immigration control. Your immigration history matters, so understand how the rules apply before submitting your application. 👷 2. SKILLED WORKER VISA & EMPLOYMENT ABUSE From 9 October 2026, Skilled Worker visa holders who are formally recognised as victims of modern slavery can leave an abusive sponsor and undertake other lawful work for the remainder of their existing visa. This is a significant change for workers experiencing exploitation. 💷 3. FEE WAIVER APPLICATIONS New rules clarify how the date of a fee waiver request interacts with a subsequent immigration application. If you are relying on a fee waiver to protect your immigration status, getting the timing right is crucial. 🇪🇺 4. PRE-SETTLED STATUS TO SETTLED STATUS Eligible EU Settlement Scheme applicants may qualify for settled status after completing the required continuous residence period. The Home Office also operates an automatic conversion process for eligible pre-settled status holders, but not everyone will qualify automatically. 📩 Need help understanding how the latest Immigration Rules affect your circumstances? Book a conference with me to discuss your case. Follow @paulturnerbarrister for UK immigration law updates, visa advice and practical guidance. #UKImmigration #ImmigrationLaw #SkilledWorkerVisa #SettledStatus #ILR

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