Immigration round-up: September 2026
Show notes
The big news last month was statement of changes HC 584 which introduces a new form of relief for skilled workers who are recognised as victims of modern slavery, and makes changes to how section 3C leave is used, amongst other things. Jasmine covers the Immigration Advice Authority’s announcement that it is overhauling its competence assessments and explains how candidates can prepare for the changes.
On the case law front, we look at the case of an Albanian national who was deported despite being recognised as a victim of trafficking. We also discuss a relatively novel procedural decision in which the First-tier Tribunal treated an appeal as abandoned. Isaac talks us through the new ‘single protection interview’ guidance and what it is likely to mean in practice.
Finally, we cover several developments in compliance and enforcement for skilled worker sponsor licence holders. The Home Office is tightening enforcement, and licence revocations are at an all time high, particularly in the care sector. All that and more.
Statement of changes (00:30)
Two rule changes narrow the use of section 3C leave from 8 October
Immigration Advice Authority (07:22)
IAA overhauls competence assessments and registration process
Asylum and protection (14:03)
Asylum appeal backlog coming under control
Past trafficking alone does not mean certifying asylum claim was incorrect
New single protection interview guidance published
No right of appeal where appeal abandoned
Work and study (28:10)
Faster cancellation of Skilled Worker permission demonstrates the enforcement grip is tightening
Home Office crackdown on care providers: from exploitation to routine compliance issues
Licence revocation quashed in Moon Fish but reporting duties still stringent
High Court upholds student visa brake and dismisses challenge by seven claimants
New briefings (40:26)