Skilled Worker Visa to ILR
Skilled worker visas are granted for up to 5 years. At the end of this period, to remain in the UK, you would either need to apply to extend your visa, or switch into a different visa category, or you may be eligible to apply to settle in the UK permanently. This is because the […]
UK Working Holiday Visa: Guide to Eligibility & Process
A working holiday visa under the Youth Mobility Scheme allows young people to live, work and travel in the UK for a set period, offering a unique opportunity to experience British culture while earning an income. The Youth Mobility Scheme is available to citizens of specific countries, including Australia, Canada, New Zealand and Japan. The […]
Charity Visa UK: Guide for Temporary Workers
There are various temporary immigration routes available in the UK to be able to lawfully undertake work as an overseas national. However, for those specifically looking to perform a short-term voluntary job role within the charitable sector, they will probably need a UK charity worker visa. The following essential guide looks at the different aspects […]
EU National Working in UK: Visa Rules
EU nationals must comply with UK immigration rules introduced following the end of free movement on 31 December 2020. Those without valid permission to live and work in the UK may face enforcement action, including removal and re-entry bans. Can EU nationals still work in the UK after Brexit? EU nationals can work […]
Immigration Training for HR & Employers
Immigration training supports enhanced internal efficiencies and compliance risk management. We can support your organisation, whatever your immigration training needs. Improving the skills and knowledge of internal teams and key human resource staff is a crucial element in meeting your immigration compliance obligations as a UK employer, and avoiding Home Office scrutiny and penalties. As […]
Remote & Hybrid Working: UK Visa & Sponsorship Rules
In this guide, we outline some of the issues for employers to be aware of when implementing hybrid and remote working arrangements for sponsored and overseas workers. Section A: What is hybrid & remote working? Remote working is where an employee works outside of a traditional office environment or other fixed workplace, typically […]
Tier 2 Visa Application: Skilled Worker Visa Guide
The Tier 2 Visa was replaced by the Skilled Worker Visa at the end of 2020. It is the main route for foreign nationals seeking employment in the UK with an approved sponsor. It allows skilled workers to take up roles with a licensed employer who meets salary and job eligibility criteria. Skilled worker applicants […]
Tier 2 Sponsorship: Skilled Worker Visa Guide
With Tier 2 visa sponsorship, now called Skilled Worker visa sponsorship, UK employers are permitted to hire skilled workers from overseas where the role and level of pay meet specific requirements. In most cases, UK companies hiring workers that are not UK/Irish nationals without indefinite leave or pre-settled status are required to hold a valid […]
Biometric Residence Permits & Proof of ILR
Biometric Residence Permits (BRPs) and other physical documents such as Biometric Residence Cards (BRCs) are no longer accepted as valid proof of immigration status. Individuals must now use an eVisa, accessed through their UKVI account, to prove their status. From 1 January 2025, employers, landlords and government departments verify immigration status digitally. Expired BRPs, vignettes […]
General Work Visa UK: Eligibility & Application Guide
Although there is no general work visa in the UK, there are various different routes available under the UK’s Immigration Rules to work in the UK. The primary route for workers is the Skilled Worker visa. In this guide, we look at how to hire an overseas national under the skilled worker route, including the […]