H1B Visa Lawyer for Employers: Legal Guide & Compliance
This article provides a comprehensive employer-focused guide to the U.S. H-1B visa route for specialty occupations. It explains the legal framework, eligibility tests, cap and lottery mechanics, step-by-step petition process, compliance duties under the Department of Labor (DOL) and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) rules, benefits and risks, and practical strategies for HR, talent […]
Care Worker Visa UK Sponsorship: A Complete Guide
Section A: UK Care Worker Visa Rules The Health and Care Worker Visa is the formal name for what’s commonly called the “Care Worker Visa” under the Skilled Worker route. The Health and Care Worker visa allows eligible healthcare professionals to work in the UK for approved employers like the NHS. Immigration rules […]
Employment Case Law Update October 2025
Read on for our monthly digest for employers on upcoming employment law changes and key, recent employment tribunal cases. Unfair Dismissal Alom v Financial Conduct Authority Mr Alom, an FCA employee, was summarily dismissed for gross misconduct after the FCA concluded he sent an anonymous hostile email to a colleague and then breached […]
UKVI Alert: Phishing Attempts Targeting SMS Accounts
UKVI has warned sponsors about phishing emails that mimic official Home Office communications and the Sponsorship Management System (SMS) login page. The goal of these scams is to capture user credentials and assign Certificates of Sponsorship (CoS) without authority. This update explains what to watch for and the practical steps to secure your account and […]
Spouse Visa Lawyer UK
The UK spouse visa enables married partners of British citizens or settled persons to live together in the UK on a long-term basis. It sits within the family visa provisions of Appendix FM of the Immigration Rules and is one of the most scrutinised categories in UK immigration practice. Applicants must satisfy detailed requirements covering […]
UK Spouse Visa: 3-Month Payslip Rule
The financial requirement is one of the most scrutinised aspects of a UK Spouse Visa application. To qualify, applicants must prove that their British or settled partner earns enough to meet the Home Office’s minimum income threshold, currently £29,000 per year for applications made on or after 11 April 2025. For many couples, this requirement […]
ILR After Spouse Visa UK
Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) is a form of permanent residence granted to foreign nationals who have lived lawfully in the UK for a qualifying period. For those who hold a Spouse Visa, ILR marks the point where their immigration status becomes secure, giving them the right to live and work in the UK without […]
Spouse Visa Divorce: What Happens to Your UK Status?
If you are living in the UK under a spouse visa, it will be important to understand how your immigration status will be affected in the event you divorce or separate from your British spouse or civil partner. Immigration status: impact on spouse visa after divorce A spouse visa is the permission granted […]
Employment Rights Bill Update October 2025
The Employment Rights Bill is in the final parliamentary exchanges between the House of Commons and the House of Lords. Agreement could be reached quickly, although further exchanges remain possible. Royal Assent follows only once both Houses settle the remaining points and commencement regulations are made. The Act will provide the framework. The operational rules […]
Getting Married to EU Citizen in UK after Brexit
If you are a British citizen or have UK settled status and are planning to marry an EU citizen in the UK, it will be important to understand the immigration status of your new spouse. Getting married to an EU citizen in the UK used to be a relatively straightforward affair from an immigration perspective. […]