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HC 259: Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules

The Home Office published HC 259 on 9 July 2026, with most changes taking effect on 3 August 2026. They affect visa holders, families, children born in the UK, overstayers and people on immigration bail.

HC 259 published:
9 July 2026
First changes took effect:
30 July 2026
Main changes took effect:
3 August 2026
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