{"id":3543,"date":"2026-10-02T15:49:48","date_gmt":"2026-10-02T15:49:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/icslegal.com\/blog\/?p=3543"},"modified":"2026-10-04T16:01:01","modified_gmt":"2026-10-04T16:01:01","slug":"what-has-changed-on-the-3rd-sep-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/icslegal.com\/blog\/what-has-changed-on-the-3rd-sep-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"What has changed on the 3rd Sep 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"bsf_rt_marker\"><\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1024\"  height=\"683\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAABAAAAAKrAQMAAABV2G3XAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAGxJREFUeNrtwTEBAAAAwqD1T20MH6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAOBtYOgAB23VbnQAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\"  alt=\"\"  class=\"wp-image-3544 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/icslegal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Homepage-ICS-Legal-slider3-1024x683.png\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/icslegal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Homepage-ICS-Legal-slider3-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/icslegal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Homepage-ICS-Legal-slider3-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/icslegal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Homepage-ICS-Legal-slider3-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/icslegal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Homepage-ICS-Legal-slider3-380x253.png 380w, https:\/\/icslegal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Homepage-ICS-Legal-slider3-800x533.png 800w, https:\/\/icslegal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Homepage-ICS-Legal-slider3-1160x773.png 1160w, https:\/\/icslegal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Homepage-ICS-Legal-slider3-759x506.png 759w, https:\/\/icslegal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Homepage-ICS-Legal-slider3-600x400.png 600w, https:\/\/icslegal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Homepage-ICS-Legal-slider3.png 1470w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The introduction of some keys changes, which would benefit both entrepreneurs, investors and businesses \u2013 have been set out by the UK Government. Those changes will apply from the 8<sup>th<\/sup> Oct 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our summary is setting out the impact of the planned changes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"suitability-of-leave-to-enter-or-remain\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Suitability_of_leave_to_enter_or_remain\"><\/span><strong><u>Suitability of leave to enter or remain<\/u><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_88 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/icslegal.com\/blog\/what-has-changed-on-the-3rd-sep-2026\/#Suitability_of_leave_to_enter_or_remain\" >Suitability of leave to enter or remain<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/icslegal.com\/blog\/what-has-changed-on-the-3rd-sep-2026\/#Skilled_worker_changes\" >Skilled worker changes<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/icslegal.com\/blog\/what-has-changed-on-the-3rd-sep-2026\/#Fee_waiver_application_removals\" >Fee waiver application removals<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/icslegal.com\/blog\/what-has-changed-on-the-3rd-sep-2026\/#Domestic_violence_application\" >Domestic violence application<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/icslegal.com\/blog\/what-has-changed-on-the-3rd-sep-2026\/#Failing_to_complete_biometric_data\" >Failing to complete biometric data<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/icslegal.com\/blog\/what-has-changed-on-the-3rd-sep-2026\/#Erasmus_programme\" >Erasmus+ programme<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/icslegal.com\/blog\/what-has-changed-on-the-3rd-sep-2026\/#Student_visa_programs\" >Student visa programs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/icslegal.com\/blog\/what-has-changed-on-the-3rd-sep-2026\/#EUSS_changes\" >EUSS changes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/icslegal.com\/blog\/what-has-changed-on-the-3rd-sep-2026\/#Tier_2_Minister_of_Religion_temporary_work_programs\" >Tier 2 Minister of Religion &amp; temporary work programs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In most instances, those who are in the UK and have <a href=\"https:\/\/icslegal.com\/indefinite-leave-to-remain\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">applied for leave to remain<\/a> other than the point-based system, are usually being served with immigration bail or reporting directions. Those would now form a person\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/icslegal.com\/find-an-immigration-lawyer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">immigration<\/a> history and application to enter or remain, can be refused on those grounds. It\u2019s a harsh approach by the Home Office but one to prevent those who do not follow conditions of their reporting including bail conditions, and abscond, would be penalised.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"skilled-worker-changes\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Skilled_worker_changes\"><\/span><strong><u>Skilled worker changes<\/u><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The immigration program has undergone number of changes, and those who are identified by the Competent Authority of being subject to modern slavery, will not have any conditions attached to taking further employment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"fee-waiver-application-removals\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fee_waiver_application_removals\"><\/span><strong><u>Fee waiver application removals<\/u><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is now being removed, so all leave to remain application, will ask relevant questions in respect to a person\u2019s ability to pay for the Home Office costs or not. Any applications in line with Appendix FM and Appendix Private Life including LOTR will not have to file a separate application for the fee waiver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Furthermore, those in detention, would not have to file a paid application. A person detained and wishes to raise family and private life grounds, would do this in line with the legal submissions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"domestic-violence-application\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Domestic_violence_application\"><\/span><strong><u>Domestic violence application<\/u><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Adult children who are dependants can apply for a domestic violence application, if their relationship with sponsor have broken down. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"failing-to-complete-biometric-data\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Failing_to_complete_biometric_data\"><\/span><strong><u>Failing to complete biometric data<\/u><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To make an application valid, a person is required to submit their biometric data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"erasmus-programme\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Erasmus_programme\"><\/span><strong><u>Erasmus+ programme<\/u><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is the EU funding program for education. The UK have agreed to re-join the program. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"student-visa-programs\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Student_visa_programs\"><\/span><strong><u>Student visa programs<\/u><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/icslegal.com\/student-visa-tier-4-student-visa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">International students<\/a> including those from the EU are being provided flexibility of the student program they intend to apply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Minimum of Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) level 3 or 4, or Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) level 6 or 7, depending on their sponsor\u2019s licence status.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Work placements being offered as part of a undergraduate course is permissible.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"euss-changes\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"EUSS_changes\"><\/span><strong><u>EUSS changes<\/u><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Home Office will now consider removing those holding pre-settled status whereby they don\u2019t meet the requirements, which includes those not meeting the continuous residency requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To challenge against the decision \u2013 the Administrative Review application has been closed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><\/blockquote>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"tier-2-minister-of-religion-temporary-work-programs\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tier_2_Minister_of_Religion_temporary_work_programs\"><\/span><strong><u>Tier 2 Minister of Religion &amp; temporary work programs<\/u><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Immigration program routes will allow non-pastoral roles to apply under the visa program. Furthermore, changes to how the main applicant and their dependants to meet the financial requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It will also remove the time limit which is set, permitting religious organisations to employ migrants for longer terms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In respect to the <a href=\"https:\/\/icslegal.com\/temporary-workers-in-uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Temporary Work Visa<\/a> \u2013 changes are being applied to the resident labour market test. It will permit those faith-based organisation through affiliation to permit a migrant to come and work in the UK.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>About the author<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ICS Legal are a regulated law firm in the UK. Shajjad Miah is a regulated Immigration Lawyer, accredited at Level 3\u2014the highest level\u2014by the Immigration Advice Authority (IAA) &#8211;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/organisations\/immigration-advice-authority\">https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/organisations\/immigration-advice-authority<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With 20 years of experience in UK immigration and nationality law, he brings extensive expertise to every case. You can connect with him on Quora, where his insights have attracted over 2.5million views:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.quora.com\/profile\/Shajjad-Miah\">https:\/\/www.quora.com\/profile\/Shajjad-Miah<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Resources:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Home Office Statement of Changes &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/publications\/statement-of-changes-to-the-immigration-rules-hc-584-3-september-2026\/explanatory-memorandum-to-the-statement-of-changes-in-immigration-rules-hc-584-3-september-2026-accessible\">https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/publications\/statement-of-changes-to-the-immigration-rules-hc-584-3-september-2026\/explanatory-memorandum-to-the-statement-of-changes-in-immigration-rules-hc-584-3-september-2026-accessible<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The introduction of some keys changes, which would benefit both entrepreneurs, investors and businesses \u2013 have been set&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3544,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3543","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-latest-legal-news"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.7 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>UK Immigration Rule Changes 2026: October Updates | ICS Legal<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"What has changed in UK immigration rules? 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