Editorial, sources and corrections policy

1. People-first purpose

Every page should answer a real public question. We do not publish near-duplicate pages merely to target search keywords.

2. Source hierarchy

We prioritise legislation, Immigration Rules, GOV.UK, Home Office guidance, tribunal and court sources, and official regulator registers. Secondary commentary may help explain context but does not replace the primary source.

3. Plain-English separation

Guides distinguish the platform’s explanation from the official link. Where facts depend on personal circumstances, the page says so rather than implying certainty.

4. Review dates

Foundational pages display a last-reviewed date. High-change subjects such as fees and processing times direct readers to a live official tool.

5. Corrections

Material corrections are prioritised. Readers can report an error through the contact page. The correction process checks the primary source and updates the review date when appropriate.

6. Commercial transparency

Future paid professional listings or sponsored placements will be clearly labelled. Payment will not turn promotional copy into editorial guidance.

7. Content-type safeguards

Comparisons describe structural differences rather than choosing a route for a reader. Evidence pages explain what a document may need to show rather than approving documents. Scenario guides identify questions and official starting points rather than assessing eligibility. Employer pages explain published duties rather than auditing an organisation.

8. Accessibility and clarity

Pages use descriptive headings, keyboard-accessible navigation, visible focus states, plain-English summaries and links that explain their destination. Accessibility feedback is treated as a product-quality issue.

9. Change-tracker standard

Every tracked change separates the publication date from the effective date, links to the original Home Office source and warns readers to check commencement and transitional provisions.

10. Automated-tool boundary

Interactive tools organise public information from general selections. They do not collect a personal immigration profile, calculate eligibility, approve documents, predict a decision or recommend a visa. Cost results show published components and exclusions, while checklist progress and accessibility preferences remain in the user’s browser.