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UK Immigration Overhaul: 10-Year Settlements, Shorter Graduate Visas

5/13/2025

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The UK immigration white paper unveils sweeping reforms, extending settlement periods to a daunting ten years and slashing graduate visas to just 18 months. With a 32% hike in the immigration skills charge and enhanced border security measures, the landscape of immigration is set to shift dramatically, with more changes anticipated later this year.

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Story summary

The UK immigration white paper unveils sweeping reforms, extending settlement periods to a daunting ten years and slashing graduate visas to just 18 months. With a 32% hike in the immigration skills charge and enhanced border security measures, the landscape of immigration is set to shift dramatically, with more changes anticipated later this year.