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Official-source change assessment

Separate a detected publication change from a decision to change your controls.

Version 1.0 · 4 November 2026Both pathways
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Official-source change assessment

Separate a detected publication change from a decision to change your controls.

Status: Working draft for internal adaptation · Version 1.0 · 4 November 2026

Use role names, aliases and evidence references. Keep personal case material in your organisation’s controlled systems.

Review areaYour entryEvidence / owner
Source identity
Record official URL, title and prior/current versions.
[Complete][Reference / role]
Change dates
Record publisher update date, check date and effective date separately.
[Complete][Reference / role]
Affected routes and cohorts
Identify which sponsor categories and cases are in scope.
[Complete][Reference / role]
Material changes
Record the relevant paragraphs and the practical difference.
[Complete][Reference / role]
Transitional provisions
Identify commencement, exclusions and grandfathering provisions.
[Complete][Reference / role]
Control impacts
List affected policies, forms, tools, training and cases.
[Complete][Reference / role]
Approval and implementation
Record decision maker, owner, due date and implementation evidence.
[Complete][Reference / role]
Re-check
Verify source currency and confirm that related materials were updated.
[Complete][Reference / role]

Completion and sign-off

Prepared by [role] · Reviewed by [role] · Approved on [date] · Next review [date]

This is an original operating template, not an official UKVI form or legal determination. Confirm the applicable route, source version and circumstances. Source directory: https://ukvicompliance.me.uk/sources/

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