Key rule changes affecting English language levels, Skilled Worker compliance, visitors, students, and protection routes.
The Statement of Changes published on 5 March 2026 introduced multiple route-level updates with different commencement dates.
Some updates are immediate while others commence later. Application strategy should be based on the rule set in force on submission date, not announcement date.
This article is general information only and does not replace route-specific legal advice. Immigration rules and Home Office policy can change; check current guidance before acting.
