Cross-Culture Management In Virtual Teams
Managing a business comprised of employees from multiple different cultural backgrounds can be challenging, with considerations on both an individual and organisational level. With remote working across borders now a common feature in the post-pandemic economy, it’s important that employers take a proactive approach to managing cultural differences positively, to enhance workforce cohesion, collaboration and […]
Work Visa USA: Your Guide to Application & Types
To work in the US as a non-US citizen or without US permanent residence status you will need to apply for the relevant visa and work authorisation. US work visas are divided into categories for temporary or permanent work. Some of the more commonly used routes for temporary work include: L-1 visa for transferring executives, managers, or […]
US Working Visa: Types, Process & Requirements
Once you have identified which US working visa to apply for, the next step is to deal with your application. The specific application process to follow will be determined by the visa category you are applying for. You will also need to check if there are special requirements of the US consular post where you […]
Appendix KoLL Requirements & Exemptions
Appendix KoLL of the UK Immigration Rules contains the requirements to be met by applicants for certain immigration applications, such as Indefinite Leave to Enter or Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR), to prove sufficient knowledge of the English language and about life in the United Kingdom. Ion this guide, we look at the circumstances in […]
EEA Family Permit Guide 2025
The EEA Family Permit was an immigration route that allowed non-EEA family members to join or accompany EEA or Swiss nationals in the UK. It granted permission to live, work and study in the UK for up to six months and allowed unrestricted travel in and out of the country during that period. This route […]
Tier 1 Entrepreneur ILR Guide
Tier 1 Entrepreneur ILR applications must be made by 5 April 2025. This follows the deadline for Tier 1 Entrepreneur visa extension applications on 5 April 2023, and the closure of this visa route to new applicants in 2019. This means if you’re currently living in the UK with valid leave as a Tier 1 […]
Immigration Compliance & Reputational Risk
Immigration compliance is an area of reputational risk employers ignore at their peril. We are seeing increased Home Office scrutiny and enforcement action against organisations, with civil and criminal penalties for breaches of their immigration duties. It seems no organisation is too large or too reputable to avoid Home Office scrutiny. All UK employers are […]
Switching from Tier 5 to Tier 2 Visa in the UK
Moving from a Tier 5 visa to a Skilled Worker visa (formerly Tier 2) allows workers to continue their employment with a licensed sponsor while gaining a more stable immigration status and a route to settlement. Applicants must meet several requirements, including holding a job offer from a UK employer that is a licensed sponsor, […]
Global Mobility for Competitive Advantage
International workforce mobility remains a major focus for organisations seeking to maintain a competitive edge. Businesses with global operations must balance the need to move talent across borders with the growing challenges of immigration compliance, rising costs, and shifting workforce expectations. One of the key considerations for employers is managing the expense of international assignments, […]
EEA PR Form: Status in 2025
Before the UK’s departure from the European Union, European Economic Area (EEA) nationals and their family members used the EEA (PR) form to apply for a document certifying permanent residence in the UK. It provided formal recognition of a person’s right to live in the UK permanently after exercising Treaty rights, such as working, studying, […]