Business immigration

On 7 August, the Home Office announced its plan to significantly increase fines for employers found to be hiring illegal workers. Under the proposal, the civil penalty for the initial […]

If you are a sponsor licence holder in the UK, then the company to which the licence is registered is subject to various compliance duties. Under certain circumstances, sponsors may […]

Sponsors must consider several requirements when hiring migrant workers, one of which is ensuring that the role into which they are recruiting a migrant worker meets the required skill level. […]

To obtain a visa under the UK sponsored work visa categories, a worker must provide a certificate of sponsorship number as part of their application. This certificate of sponsorship number […]

Holding a sponsor licence can be highly beneficial for many businesses dealing with recruitment and retention issues. However, this competitive advantage is counterbalanced by the substantial duties and requirements that […]

Sponsor licences are used by businesses seeking to employ skilled workers from overseas who do not have leave to remain or the right to work in the United Kingdom without […]

The Home Office has published some important changes to its guidance for sponsor licence holders. Some of the reforms will be welcomed by sponsors. Exemption from immigration skills charge Subject […]

2022 has been a year of exciting developments in the business immigration world. So far, the biggest news is UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) opening the new global business mobility […]

2021 was a year of big announcements for business immigration as the Home Office revealed ambitious plans to modernise and expand the current system. Fast forward to 2022 and it’s […]

On 1 July 2021, the UK Graduate Visa Route opened for applications. This visa enables international students who have completed an eligible UK degree to stay in the UK to […]