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Working While You Study: UK Student Visa Rules
In light of current labour shortages in the UK, and as new ways to earn money emerge, the risk of breaching visa conditions is a growing concern for student visa
Pre-Licence Priority Service Guide
Following the end of free movement between the UK and EU, the number of employers in the UK applying for a sponsor licence has significantly increased. This is because UK-based
Post-Licence Priority Service Guidance
If your organisation has a sponsorship licence to employ migrant workers in the UK, you are required to meet certain compliance duties. This includes notifying the Home Office of certain
Changes to Immigration Rules HC 617 October 2021
The government published a statement of changes to the UK Immigration Rules on 10 September 2021. At 183 pages, it is extensive and covers a broad range of areas. In
UK Sponsorship Reforms: 2021, 2022 & Beyond
With the introduction of the new points-based immigration system, the UK government has pledged to make a number of improvements to the work visa sponsorship process for sponsors and workers.
Hiring Talent Under The UK Graduate Route
The UK welcomes hundreds of thousands of talented and high potential overseas students to universities, further education and English language colleges every year, creating a rich pool of international graduate
Eligibility to Work in the UK (Acceptable Documents)
UK employers have a legal obligation to check the eligibility to work of all individuals they employ. While it can be a challenge for employers to keep up to date
Right to Work Checks (Employer Guidance)
Right to Work Checks: Guidance for Employers As a UK employer, you have a legal obligation to comply with the prevention of illegal working legislation. This requires you to conduct
Changes to EU Worker Status after 1 July 2021
Although the UK left the EU on 31 January 2020, Brexit transition arrangements delayed changes to the status and immigration rights of European nationals in the UK until after 30
Sponsor Licence Renewal Fee
Sponsor licences are granted for a period of four years. To maintain permission to hire non-UK resident workers past the four-year mark, sponsors have to make a sponsor licence renewal
UK Work Visa
Non-UK residents require permission to work in the UK. In most cases, this means applying for a UK work visa. There are many different work visa routes available, focused mainly
Sponsor Licence Expired?
If your organisation’s sponsor licence has expired and it has not been renewed, you will need to take action quickly to regain status as a sponsor licence holder. Without a
Can I Work While My Visa Application Is Being Processed?
There is, unfortunately, no simple answer to the question ‘Can I work while my visa application is being processed?’. If you’ve applied to extend or change your work visa, you
Tier 5 International Agreement Visa
Under the UK’s points-based immigration system there are a number of short-term visas that allow overseas nationals to work in the UK on a temporary basis, provided they are sponsored
Apply for British Citizenship with Settled Status?
One of the common questions we are asked by EU citizens living in the UK is “Can I Apply for British Citizenship with Settled Status?” The answer is that UK
Sponsor Licence with a Criminal Record?
When applying for a sponsor licence, your organisation will need to satisfy various suitability criteria, not least that those responsible for the day-to-day running of your business, including the key
New Displaced Talent Visa To Work in UK
A new displaced talent visa has been announced to allow certain, highly skilled refugees to work in the UK. Many refugees have marketable skills but are locked out of international
Can You Start a Business on a Student Visa?
There are strict rules governing what international students can and cannot do during their period of leave in the UK. This includes rules on working. But is it possible for
Sponsor Licence Application Refused?
If your sponsor licence application is refused or rejected by UKVI, this can have a hugely detrimental impact on your business operations and workforce planning. It is also likely to
UK to Launch New High Potential Visa
The UK is set to launch a new High Potential visa to attract world-class talent and support innovation within the UK economy. In a bid to make the UK a
SU07 Form For Sponsorship Undertaking
For elderly, sick or disabled overseas nationals in need of long-term personal care, they may be eligible to come to the UK to live with and be looked after by
What Is Leave Outside The Rules?
The UK’s Immigration Rules are used to regulate permission to enter and remain in the UK of those subject to immigration control. To be eligible to come to or stay
Illegal Immigration in the Workplace
As a UK employer you are under a duty to prevent illegal immigration by carrying out right to work checks. In this way you can ensure that both prospective and
Marriage Visitor Visa FAQs
If you’re planning to visit the UK to get married or enter into a civil partnership, you will need to apply for a Marriage Visitor visa. On arrival in the
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