Immigration & Visa · Updated April 2026
UK Immigration Templates — Birmingham
Birmingham has one of the highest immigration case volumes outside London, with large South Asian, Eastern European, and African communities. The West Midlands is home to significant numbers of overseas workers, students, and families applying for leave to remain.
England & Wales · Home Office · Updated April 2026
Immigration in Birmingham
- Birmingham has a large South Asian community with high volumes of spouse visa and family reunion applications.
- West Midlands employers increasingly sponsor Skilled Worker visas in the logistics, healthcare, and professional services sectors.
- The Tribunal Hearing Centre in Birmingham hears significant volumes of immigration appeals.
Key immigration changes — 2026
| Change | Detail |
|---|
| ILR fee | £3,226 from 8 April 2026 |
| Spouse visa MIR | £29,000 gross annual salary. Proposed further increases paused June 2025. |
| Tribunal backlog | Approximately 90,000 cases. Oral hearings 6–12 months wait. |
| Absence limit (ILR) | 180 days in any rolling 12-month period. |
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