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Summary of the Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules – HC 1333
When do the new changes take effect?
The Home Office has published a new Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules (HC 1333), effective dates varying from October 2025 – January 2026 depending on the change (see below).
U.S. Government Shutdown: Key Immigration Services Affected
October 13, 2025 — The U.S. federal government remains in a partial shutdown following Congress’s failure to pass appropriations bills required to fund government operations for Fiscal Year 2026. This lapse in funding, which began on October 1, 2025, has disrupted activities across multiple federal departments and agencies.
While essential services continue to operate, many immigration-related functions have been delayed, scaled back, or suspended entirely. The impact varies depending on each agency’s funding structure — with some relying heavily on congressional appropriations and others primarily supported by application and filing fees.
Italy Announces New Immigration Decree for 2026–2028: Over 497,000 Work Permits Approved
The Italian government has officially published a new Immigration Decree (Decreto Flussi) for the 2026–2028 period, establishing the entry quotas for foreign workers. The Decree of the President of the Council of Ministers (DPCM), dated 15 October 2025 and published in the Official Gazette, outlines the criteria, procedures, and timelines for employing non-EU nationals in Italy over the next three years.
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Summary of the Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules – HC 1333
Italy Announces New Immigration Decree for 2026–2028: Over 497,000 Work Permits Approved
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