Event postponed until further notice: Please note that this event now be taking place later this year (date TBC).

Hosted by our business immigration legal specialists, this informal event is specifically designed for businesses who sponsor employees under the points-based system.

Leading the roundtable interactive discussion will be Helen Howes from Willans, experienced in advising on business immigration scenarios, providing ongoing support with compliance as well as being able to provide bespoke training. Supporting Helen will be Matthew Clayton, head of employment & business immigration, and together they will answer your questions and provide legal advice about any aspect of employing individuals who are non-UK nationals

Topics to be covered:

UK Visas & Immigration’s increased monitoring of businesses sponsoring under the points-based system

• How to establish if your HR records and systems would pass a compliance check
• What to expect if your business is selected for an unannounced visit.

Brexit and its implications for recruiting non-UK nationals in the future

• The proposed new points-based system
• Right to work checks now and in the future
• Employing EU citizens during the implementation period and beyond.

Sponsorship under Tier 2

• Licence renewal
• Duties of Key Personnel
• Resident Labour Market Test.

Who should attend?

• Business owners
• Managing directors, CEOs
• HR directors or those with executive responsibility for HR
• Finance directors
• Employees named as key personnel with UKVI.

Why attend?

• Refresh your knowledge or ensure you are up-to-speed with immigration rules and UK Visas & Immigration requirements in your organisation
• Make sure you are not falling foul of UK Visas & Immigration rules or exposing the organisation to unnecessary risks
• Networking opportunity to share ideas and experiences with other professionals.

Timings:

9:15am – Registration, coffee & pastries, networking & meet the speakers

9.30am – Roundtable discussion

10:30am – Close

Cost:

Free to attend and includes coffee and pastries.

Please note: This event is currently invitation-only, but if you are interested in attending, please contact lesley.kadwell@willans.co.uk or events@willans.co.uk.