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Briefing Note for Skilled Worker Visa Holders
MPs debated petitions about the five-year route to settlement (ILR) for Skilled Worker visa holders. The government is considering extending this to..
Debate summary on Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR), held on 8 September 2025
Summary of Westminster Hall debate on Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR), held on 8 September 2025, following e-petitions concerning the five-year pathway for Skilled Worker and British National (Overseas) (BNO) Hong Kong visa holders ..
Urgent Update: Write to Your MP – Stop the Settlement Wait Doubling
This Monday, 8 September 2025, MPs will debate new immigration plans that would make migrants wait 10 years instead of 5 years before applying for settlement (Indefinite Leave to Remain).
Commentary on Suspension of Refugee Family Reunion Applications
The cost of making an immigration application in the UK is substantial. For most human rights-based applications, individuals are required to..
“Carers Deserve Better”: Defending Dignity in an Age of Rising Intolerance
On Friday, at the Tulia Conference 2025 in Coventry, carers, migrant workers, legal experts, community organisations, and local authority representatives gathered in unity.
Building Collective Power: Reflections from the Migration Economic Justice Network Mini-Summit
Our founder, Rumbidzai Bvunzawabaya, recently attended the Migration Economic Justice Network Mini-Summit, hosted by Migrant Action at the
UK Immigration Fee Waivers: What They Are and What They Are Not
Navigating the high cost of UK immigration applications, this blog explains how eligible individuals can apply for a fee waiver to avoid paying unaffordable fees and the Immigration Health Surcharge.
Building Power from the Ground Up: Lessons from Hands of Justice First Session
On May 28, affected rights holders participated in a Story, Strategy, Structure (SSS) workshop in Coventry. This was hosted in partnership with Tulia, a grassroots organization supporting healthcare workers facing exploitation and precarious immigration..
UK Skilled Worker Visas: What the Latest Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee Report Reveals
In July 2025, the UK Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee released a damning report on the Skilled Worker visa route, revealing serious policy failures, exploitation risks, and weak protections for migrant workers—calling into question the government’s ability to manage ethical and sustainable migration in vital sectors like social care.
Tulia Campaigners Attend the Amplify Summit: Building Power for Migrant Healthcare Workers
Last weekend, activists and organisers from across the UK gathered at Warwick University for the Amnesty International Amplify Summit,
Switching Into Care Roles: The 3-Month Requirement Explained
If someone is already in the UK on a different visa (e.g. a student visa, graduate visa, or dependant visa) and wants to switch into a Skilled Worker visa for a care role, they must..
New UK immigration rules are scheduled to come into force on 22 July, pending Parliament’s approval
From July 2025, the UK will tighten skilled visa rules, close the social care route, and limit low-skill entries to essential roles. This shift aims to boost high-skilled migration and reduce reliance on cheap foreign labour.
Legal Consequences of Abusing Service Users in Care Settings
Recent high-profile cases of abuse in the care sector have highlighted the urgent need for ongoing vigilance, accountability, and training among care workers and providers..
Practical Ways to Cope with Life in a New Country
Migrating to a new country can be overwhelming, but you don’t have to face it alone, acknowledging your emotions and taking small, caring steps can make a big difference to your mental wellbeing.
Understanding Public Funds for Skilled Worker Visa Holders (Health & Care Sector)
In UK immigration law, "public funds" refers to a specific list of welfare benefits and housing support provided by the state. Individuals on temporary visas, including
We Stand with Migrants Facing Raids in Los Angeles
This week, immigration officers in Los Angeles have carried out large raids—going into workplaces, arresting people, and even deporting some of them..
UK Government Scheme Fails to Support Exploited Migrant Care Workers
A recent investigation by The Guardian has revealed a staggering failure in the UK government's response to the exploitation of migrant care workers..
Case Study: Home Office Agrees to Reinstate Sponsorship After Curtailment — A Positive Outcome for Displaced Skilled Worker
KTF arrived in the UK in August 2023 on a Skilled Worker visa, sponsored by XYZ Care Ltd. Within a few months, the Home Office..
Inspired to Act – Lessons from the Migrants & Housing Summit
This month, I attended the Migrants, Refugees & Housing Summit in Coventry for the first time..
UK Government Proposes New Framework for Immigration Cases Involving Exceptional Circumstances and Article 8
The UK government has unveiled plans to tighten immigration rules by redefining 'exceptional circumstances' and limiting the use of Article 8 of the ECHR, aiming to balance individual rights with public interest and prevent system abuse.