Starmer signals softer stance on ‘earned settlement’ immigration overhaul
Home Office proposes 8 % passport-fee hike, pushing online adult applications above £100
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UK Skilled-Worker applicants warn of ‘CoS slot crunch’ as Home Office daily allocation hits limit
A first-hand report dated 16 March 2026 shows that UK sponsor licence holders are struggling to grab one of only 100 Certificates of Sponsorship released online each day. The shortage, combined with technical glitches and licence suspension risks, is stalling Skilled Worker visas by several weeks and spawning a paid ‘slot-grabbing’ market. Employers should budget extra time and consider external support.
Super-Priority spouse visa applicants hit unexpected 13-day wait despite £1,000 surcharge
A Reddit post dated 16 March 2026 shows a spouse-visa extension still undecided 13 working days after the applicant paid the £1,000 super-priority fee, highlighting growing complaints that the Home Office is quietly downgrading fast-track files once it asks for extra documents. Businesses using the service to protect employees’ right to work should allow for multi-week delays and uncertain refunds.
e-Visa roll-out stumbles as UKVI portal rejects log-ins after data-entry glitch
UKVI’s e-Visa portal experienced log-in failures on 16 March 2026 after users entered dates in the wrong format, locking them out of their digital status and preventing them from generating carrier share-codes. The glitch highlights the operational risks of the UK’s upcoming move to an all-digital immigration system and the need for robust contingency plans.