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 […]
Home Office Compliance Visits & UKVI Compliance
Section A: What is UKVI Compliance? UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) is the division of the Home Office responsible for managing the UK’s visa system, sponsor licensing and immigration compliance enforcement. A UKVI compliance inspection can be a cause of real concern for employers. The Home Office has powers to investigate organisations to […]
Sponsor Licence 2026: Apply to Hire Overseas Workers
Section A: What is a Sponsor Licence? A sponsor licence is a legal requirement for UK organisations that want to hire non-UK resident skilled workers. UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI), a division of the Home Office, operates the sponsor licence application process to verify if organisations meet the requirements to sponsor overseas workers. Through […]
Certificate of Sponsorship 2026: Request, Assign & Amend
Section A: What is a Certificate of Sponsorship? A Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) is a digital record that allows workers who do not already have the right to work in the UK in the role, such as British citizens, Irish citizens, settled workers or others with permission allowing the work, to apply for […]
Immigration Compliance: Employer Guide 2026
Section A: Overview of UK Immigration Compliance For employers and education providers, immigration compliance is about running day-to-day recruitment, onboarding and sponsorship activity in a way that meets Home Office requirements. The main duties sit in the prevention of illegal working regime and, where the organisation sponsors workers or students, the sponsor licence […]
Received a Civil Penalty under the Immigration Act?
Section A: What is a Civil Penalty under the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006? If your business has received a Civil Penalty for immigration under the 2006 Act, it is important to seek legal advice early on the options open to you. Depending on the circumstances, it may be possible to secure […]