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Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules
18 October 2022
At a Glance
Issue Summary
The statement outlines changes to UK immigration rules, including updates to the Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy (ARAP), introduction of temporary permission to stay for victims of human trafficking or slavery, expansion of the Seasonal Worker visa route, and abolition of the police registration scheme.
Action Requested
The Home Office is laying before Parliament a Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules, including amendments to ARAP, Temporary Permission to Stay, Seasonal Worker visa route, Ukraine Extension Scheme, and abolishing police registration for migrants. These changes will take effect from October to January 2023.
Key Facts
- Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy (ARAP) rules clarify Ministry of Defence's role in eligibility decisions.
- Additional ARAP family members are included under the Rules.
- The Afghan ex-gratia scheme closes on 30 November 2022.
- Victims of human trafficking or slavery are eligible for temporary permission to stay from 30 January 2023.
- Seasonal Worker visa route expands to include roles in poultry sector, with new pay requirements.
- Entry clearance can be refused or cancelled if a person is subject to UK or UN travel bans.
- Ukraine Extension Scheme extended until May 2023 and requires applications by November 2023.
- Police registration scheme for migrants is being abolished as it is outdated.
- Changes to simplify the Immigration Rules based on Law Commission recommendations.
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