Statement of Changes to the UK immigration rules – HC 1496 The UK Immigration Rules have been changed again in the most recent update called Statement of Changes HC 1496, which was published on 17 July 2023. Student route changes (dependants and switching) The most important changes that were announced yesterday were about the rules for international students. Specifically: Taking away the ability for international students to bring their family members to the UK, unless they are studying postgraduate courses that are specifically focused on research. Taking away the opportunity for international students to change from their current study route to a work route before they finish their studies. These...