UK Visa & ImmigrationSep 3, 2026·1 min read

Care workers and others fleeing UK modern slavery win visa reprieve

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Care workers and others fleeing UK modern slavery win visa reprieve

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Exclusive: Home Office concedes skilled workers abused by sponsors can change employer and complete visa term UK politics live – latest updates Care workers, chefs and others in danger of losing their migration status under post-Brexit rules if they leave an exploitative employer will be helped by new visa changes, the Home Office says. Officials said if an employee was found to be a victim of modern slavery they would be allowed to work for any employer for the remainder of their visa. Continue reading...

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They may work for any employer, including on a self-employed or voluntary basis, for the remainder of their visa.[1]

Officials said if an employee was found to be a victim of modern slavery they would be allowed to work for any employer for the remainder of their visa.[2]

A Skilled Worker’s immigration status is tied to their sponsoring employer.[3]

This reflects existing policy under the Immigration (Biometric Registration) Regulations 2008, which has not previously appeared in the Immigration Rules themselves.[4]

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This reflects existing policy under the Immigration (Biometric Registration) Regulations 2008, which has not previously appeared in the Immigration Rules themselves.

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Officials said if an employee was found to be a victim of modern slavery they would be allowed to work for any employer for the remainder of their visa.

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