Tribunal Awards Care Worker £28k for Employer’s Abuse of Sponsorship System
What happened in the Shaji case? Shabin Shaji was sponsored by Swan Care Solutions Ltd to work as a care worker. His Certificate of Sponsorship recorded an annual salary of £22,880 for a 40-hour working week. After arriving in the UK, Mr Shaji completed training required by the employer and remained available for […]
MPs Launch Inquiry into UK Work-based Immigration
What is the inquiry examining? The Home Affairs Committee is examining whether the Government’s current approach to work-based immigration is likely to achieve its stated objective of reducing reliance on overseas recruitment while supporting greater investment in the domestic workforce. A central focus will be the Skilled Worker route. The Committee is considering […]
Right to Work Checks: How-To Guide for Employers
Section A: What are Right to Work Checks? A Right to Work check is the prescribed process used by an employer to establish that a prospective employee is permitted to do the work in question in the UK. The check should be completed before employment starts using the method that applies to the […]
Guidance Updated Again Ahead of Right to Work Changes from 1 Oct 2026
Revised employer guidance The Home Office has published revised draft Right to Work guidance ahead of significant changes to the illegal working regime taking effect on 1 October 2026. The revised draft follows the version first published on 16 July and reflects stakeholder feedback. It sets out the regime that will apply from […]
Changes to UK Visitor Visa Rules in 2026
What is changing for business visitors to the UK in 2026? The existing Visitor Rules already allow a range of business activities, including attending meetings, conferences and seminars, negotiating and signing contracts, carrying out site visits and inspections and undertaking certain intra-group activities. From 8 October 2026, workshops and debates will be expressly […]
Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules HC 584, 3 September 2026
What are the main changes? The changes affect a broad range of immigration routes, including Skilled Worker, Visitor, Student, Child Student, EU Settlement Scheme, Hong Kong BN(O), Victim of Domestic Abuse and the religious work routes. Most changes will take effect on 8 October 2026, with further provisions taking effect on 29 October, […]
Home Office Introducing Mandatory MFA for SMS Users
Stricter access rules for SMS users Under the new arrangements, SMS users will be required to complete an additional authentication step when logging in to the Sponsorship Management System (SMS). In addition to their existing username and password, users will also need to enter a one-time passcode (OTP). The new login process will […]
Home Office Introducing Mandatory MFA for SMS Users
Stricter access rules for SMS users Under the new arrangements, SMS users will be required to complete an additional authentication step when logging in to the Sponsorship Management System (SMS). In addition to their existing username and password, users will also need to enter a one-time passcode (OTP). The new login process will […]
Right to Work Check UK: Employer Steps & Compliance 2026
Section A: How to Carry Out a Right to Work Check A Right to Work check is the prescribed process used by an employer to confirm that an individual is permitted to work in the UK and to do the work in question. For a new employee, the check should be completed before […]
SOC Code Guide for Employers 2026
Section A: What is a SOC Code for UK Sponsorship? A SOC code is the four-digit occupation code used to classify the job a sponsored worker will be doing. SOC stands for Standard Occupational Classification. Employers now use SOC 2020 occupation codes when assigning a Certificate of Sponsorship. Under the Skilled Worker route, […]