Monthly Archives: September 2011

Ignoring right to work checks really could empty your pockets

Posted on September 28, 2011 by admin

There will be one very sad employer in West London this week. 25 illegal workers were arrested at an Asian supermarket in Southall on 22 September. 15 of those arrested were working in breach of their immigration conditions, 6 had … Continue reading →

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Claim that council translations discourage immigrants from learning English

Posted on September 27, 2011 by admin

Keith Mitchell, head of David Cameron’s constituency council in Oxfordshire, is reported in the Telegraph to claim that expensive translations of leaflets by local authorities should be stopped in order to force immigrants to learn English. He also said that … Continue reading →

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Tier 2 Case Studies

Posted on September 27, 2011 by admin

We are hosting a free live online training session tomorrow, 28 September @ 10am There have been various changes to Tier 2 of the Points Based System since its introduction in November 2008.  DavidsonMorris Solicitors has represented employers and employees in a … Continue reading →

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Thinking of avoiding right-to-work checks? Think again!

Posted on September 23, 2011 by admin

Six people working illegally in Sidmouth have been caught in raids carried out at two businesses in the town on Friday 16 September. At one business, in Temple Street, it was revealed that all three members of staff on duty had … Continue reading →

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ECJ decide on Ruiz Zambrano

Posted on September 22, 2011 by admin

The Court of Justice of the European Union (ECJ) has recently handed down judgment in the case of Ruiz Zambrano which creates a right to reside and work for the sole carer of a dependent British citizen when that carer … Continue reading →

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Changing Employer? Do you pass the English language test?

Posted on September 22, 2011 by admin

If you are working in the UK and considering switching employment you will have to meet the English language requirement, even if you score the required points or more and have met all the other requirements. There are a number … Continue reading →

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Global Mobility – Managing UK Tax Risks

Posted on September 21, 2011 by admin

We are hosting a free live online training session today @ 4pm If you deal with internationally mobile employees on a daily basis, it is easy to overlook the UK tax risks involved particularly where ‘temporary visits’ go on longer … Continue reading →

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Tier 2 focus session: qualifying for settlement in the UK

Posted on September 20, 2011 by admin

We are hosting a free live online training session today @ 2.15pm The Immigration Rules for indefinite leave to remain (settlement) for Tier 2 Migrants have been amended and changes to the requirements may have an impact on both individuals and … Continue reading →

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Damian Green to “tackle” family migration

Posted on September 16, 2011 by admin

Yesterday Immigration Minister Damian Green reiterated his idea that the family migration route is being abused and that it needs to be dealt with to promote better community integration for those who come to live on a permanent basis in … Continue reading →

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Delays damage UK economy

Posted on September 15, 2011 by admin

This week, airport chiefs condemned border delays on an hour and a half at London Heathrow Airport “unacceptable” accompanied by warnings that they are damagingLondon’s economy. MPs have criticised the delays and business chiefs have demanded tougher targets for immigration … Continue reading →

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