UK eases immigration rules for modern slavery victims to change employers

The United Kingdom Government has revised its immigration rules to permit recognised victims of modern slavery on Skilled Worker visas to change employers without jeopardising their immigration status. The Home Office announced this change on Thursday, stating that it prevents victims from being trapped in exploitative situations due to their immigration status.

This amendment is effective from September 3, 2026, and allows these victims to work for any employer for the remaining duration of their existing permission. The Home Office emphasized that this measure aims to incentivize victims to report exploitation sooner and to prevent the exploitation of vulnerable workers through the sponsorship system.

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