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Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules
04 September 2025
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Home Office
At a Glance
Issue Summary
The Home Secretary is laying a Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules, suspending new applications for Refugee Family Reunion and adjusting the main family rules to cover refugees temporarily.
Action Requested
A temporary suspension of new applications for Refugee Family Reunion will be implemented from September 4, 2025, at 15:00. Refugees will be covered by the main family rules during this period, pending reforms outlined in the Immigration White Paper due before the end of the year.
Key Facts
- Suspension of new applications for Refugee Family Reunion.
- Temporary coverage under main family rules for refugees.
- Changes to Appendix FM to allow partner and child applications from persons with protection status.
- Laid on 4 September 2025, effective at 15:00 on the same day.
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