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UK Home Office Publishes Statement of Changes to Immigration Rules (HC 584, 3 September 2026)

The UK Home Office published HC 584. This is a new Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules. It changes several parts of the UK immigration system. The changes cover: - Suitability and following immigration control rules. - Protection for people who are victims of modern slavery. - Human rights claims made through the Family Returns Process (the process for families leaving the UK). - Procedures for fee waivers (not having to pay a fee) and biometric enrolment (giving fingerprints and a photo). - People who are victims of domestic abuse. - Taking part in the Erasmus+ programme. - The EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS, a scheme for EU citizens and their families to live in the UK). - Funds that Student Route applicants must have to live in the UK. - Routes for religious workers. - Settlement for Hong Kong BN(O) (British National (Overseas)) citizens. - Long Residence (staying in the UK for a long time). - The Child Relative route. - Other technical rules. A big part of the changes helps the UK take part in Erasmus+ from 2027. This creates new immigration rules for Erasmus+ study, training, traineeships (work placements), job shadowing (following someone at work to learn), sports activities, and related placements. The changes also: - Expand the Victim of Domestic Abuse route to include adult dependent children. - Allow certain Skilled Workers who are confirmed victims of modern slavery to do more types of work. - Remove the application fee for certain human rights claims made by families in the Family Returns Process. The Student Route maintenance requirement (the money students must have to live) will also increase. It will rise from £1,529 to £1,570 per month for students in London. For students outside London, it will rise from £1,171 to £1,203 per month. These changes will start on 30 November 2026.

Jurisdiction

United Kingdom

Stage

Effective 8 Oct 2026

Published

3 Sept 2026

In force

8 Oct 2026

Official source

UK Home Office