As the new year gets properly underway, Cross Border Legal Solicitors is now fully open and back to business. We look forward to assisting both new and existing clients to reach even greater heights in 2026.

Immigration matters are rarely straightforward, and the consequences of getting things wrong can be severe, long-lasting, and expensive. Our focus this year remains the same: providing clear, honest, and effective legal advice—without unnecessary complication or cost.

Season’s Greetings and UK Immigration Update – Looking Ahead to 2026

As 2025 draws to a close—once again far quicker than expected—we at Cross Border Legal Solicitors extend our warmest festive wishes to you and your families. We hope that 2026 brings stability, progress, and success in both your personal and professional lives. It has been a privilege to continue assisting our clients through another demanding and eventful year.

The UK government has announced significant proposed changes to the country’s long-term immigration and settlement system. On 28 November 2025, the Home Office launched its new consultation, A Fairer Pathway to Settlement, seeking views on a major overhaul of how migrants earn indefinite leave to remain (ILR).

The consultation is open until 12 February 2026, and the proposals—if implemented—would reshape the UK’s long-term immigration landscape. Many UK immigration solicitors consider this one of the most substantial shifts in UK immigration law in over a decade.

For individuals planning their long-term future in the UK, and for employers relying on sponsored workers, this is an essential update.

Are you a recent graduate from one of the world’s top universities? The UK’s High Potential Individual (HPI) route could be your ideal gateway to live and work in the UK without needing a job offer or sponsorship.

This visa is designed to attract the brightest and best global talent, offering incredible flexibility to start your career. However, the rules are strict and it has a limited timeframe.

On 14 October 2025, the Home Office presented to Parliament the latest Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules, catalogued as HC 1333. Accompanied by an expansive Explanatory Memorandum, this policy paper unveils a comprehensive array of updates that affect visitors, workers, students, and family members, alongside technical revisions aimed at simplifying and modernising the UK’s immigration framework. For those navigating these complex changes, enlisting the expertise of UK immigration solicitors can provide invaluable support.