Immigration round-up: July 2026

Isaac Abraham is back to join Jasmine for this month's episode. It's a bit of a longer one this month as we dedicated the first section to the big news that was the Immigration and Asylum Bill. Isaac has explained the bill's different parts and its passage through Parliament so far. Jasmine goes through the most recent statement of changes and then a number of cases, including a successful challenge from a trafficking victim who was forced at gunpoint to steer a small boat across the Channel. Isaac looks at two separate Home Office actions that have been found unlawful, including the secret policy capping trafficking leave to 12 months and the removal of the right to request reconsideration of a trafficking decision. There were also two quite shocking fraud cases and a reminder to solicitors to watch out for 'red flags'. We also highlight the changes to right to work checks coming in from 1 October. Plus much more! Immigration and Asylum Bill (00:41) What’s in the Immigration and Asylum Bill 2026? Statement of changes (13:08) Statement of Changes HC 259: changes to children’s settlement rules under Part 8 and exception to immigration bail prohibition Asylum and protection (15:13) Refugee families left in limbo as challenge to suspension of refugee family reunion route is dismissed Over 1,000 people seeking sanctuary convicted of illegal arrival in the UK Successful legal challenge for survivor of trafficking forced to steer small boat across Channel Secret Home Office policy capping trafficking leave at 12 months declared unlawful Home Office acted unlawfully by removing reconsiderations for trafficking decisions Procedure (33:48) Immigration firm criticised for failing to identify possible client fraud ‘Well-oiled’ fraudulent business machine behind fake judicial review claims uncovered Business (39:38) Right to work checks are changing: what employers need to know before October 2026 High Court quashes sponsor licence revocation over unspoken dishonesty allegation Options for care workers when an employer’s sponsor licence is revoked The case for a dedicated UK fishing visa Briefings - new and updated (47:13) The Tameside duty of inquiry: what is it and why is it relevant to immigration law practitioners? Fee waivers: what can you do if you cannot afford to pay your immigration application fee? Applying for British citizenship by naturalisation Good character and criminal convictions in British citizenship applications Suitability refusals: alleged deception, false information and innocent mistakes