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Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules
03 September 2026
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Issue Summary
The statement outlines changes to the UK's immigration rules to support victims of modern slavery and facilitate participation in the Erasmus+ programme.
Action Requested
The Home Office is making changes to the Skilled Worker visa rules to allow modern slavery victims to work in any occupation for the remainder of their visa validity. Additionally, the Statement of Changes introduces new provisions for the Erasmus+ programme, including changes to the Visitor and Student Immigration routes, and the creation of a new Government Authorised Exchange visa scheme. These changes will come into effect on specified dates in 2026.
Key Facts
- Changes to Appendix Skilled Worker to allow modern slavery victims to work in any occupation for the visa validity period.
- Revocation of over 7500 sponsor licenses, including 1800 in the care sector.
- Introduction of new provisions for Erasmus+ participants in the UK through the Visitor and Student Immigration routes.
- Opening of a new Government Authorised Exchange visa scheme for Erasmus+ programme placements.
- Changes will come into effect on 8 October 2026, 29 October 2026, 30 November 2026, and 9 December 2026.
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