Overseas Work Permit (How to Get One!)
When looking at how to get an overseas work permit for an employee, there will be a number of factors to consider. This can be daunting for HR and mobility teams, given the highly changeable nature and varied nature of global immigration rules. One of the key requirements when deploying employees overseas on assignment is […]
Assignment Management (Overseas Management Risks)
Overseas assignment management is becoming increasingly common as employers move away from permanent relocations in favour of more flexible and less costly solutions to deploy key employees to different regions. Overseas assignments present both opportunities and risks for employers. While the move may be temporary, employees still require support both in terms of the logistics […]
Global Mobility Compliance (The Advantage!)
With an effective global mobility programme, your organisation can derive commercial advantage from deploying the right talent to the right location at the right time. But with movement of people across multiple borders comes global mobility compliance risks. For multinationals looking to enhance their global mobility compliance and reduce risk exposure, the challenge is finding […]
EEA PR (Apply for Permanent Residence)
Since this article was published, the UK has introduced a new requirement on EEA nationals in the UK. To retain existing rights after Brexit, EU citizens must register under the EU settlement scheme before the UK leaves the European Union. You can apply to become a British citizen after 12 months with settled status. Contact […]
British Citizenship for EEA Nationals
Eligible European citizens working in the UK are considering applying for permanent residency as the mandatory first step to attaining British citizenship. What is permanent residency? Permanent residency proves your right to live in the UK for the rest of your life. There are no restrictions attached to your leave in the UK and you […]
UK Landing Card Scrapped (What to Expect at the Border?)
International passengers arriving in Britain no longer have to complete a UK landing card. UK Border Force confirmed that with effect from 20th May 2019, non-European passengers will no longer need to fill out the paper form on-board an aircraft prior to arrival in the country. Since 1971, passengers arriving by air or sea from […]
Government Launches UK Immigration System Engagement Programme
The UK Government has announced it is to embark on a UK immigration engagement programme during 2019. The announcement follows proposals published in December 2018 for reform of the UK immigration rules post-Brexit. What can we expect from the immigration engagement programme? In its statement, the Home Office advised the programme would be used to listen […]
UK Immigration Rule Changes March 2019
Summary of the government’s Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules, published on 7 March 2019, including changes affecting Tier 2, Tier 4 and Tier 1 as well as the EU Settlement Scheme. Employers are advised in particular to note the increase to Tier 2 minimum salary thresholds and amendments to the rule on Tier […]
Innovator Visa Guidance – The New Route for Entrepreneurs
What is the new Innovator Visa UK? For individuals looking to pursue their business idea in the UK, we offer some initial Innovator Visa guidance on the new route for entrepreneurs. What is the Innovator route? The innovator visa is to be aimed at those who can demonstrate relevant experience in business. The key criteria will […]
New UK Start Up Visa Announced
The UK Start Up Visa opened to new applications on 29th March 2019. Aimed at aspiring and ambitious non-EEA national entrepreneurs looking to set up business in the UK, the new route will see applicants and their business ideas vetted by an approved industry body against set criteria, with no requirement to have initial capital […]