Immigration Insights
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Frontier Workers in the UK from 2021
The introduction of the UK’s new points-based immigration system and the end of EU free movement from 2021 have affected the immigration status of EU, EEA and Swiss citizens in
Frontier Worker Permit (Employer FAQs)
Frontier workers are individuals who work in one country while their primary residence is in another. EU freedom of movement had enabled frontier workers to come and go between the
Pre-Employment Overseas Criminal Record Checks
Carrying out pre-employment checks for migrant workers can not only be crucial to ensuring that you are hiring someone trustworthy and reliable, but in ensuring that your chosen candidate is
Sponsor Licence: How Long Does it Take?
When applying to the Home Office for a sponsor licence, it is helpful for employers to understand how long the sponsor application takes to process. This can assist with planning
UK Post Study Work Visa for Graduates
What is the UK’s PSW visa? PSW visa stands for ‘Post-Study Work’ visa. PSW visas had been abolished by the UK government in 2012. However, the visa has effectively been
Shortage Occupation List 2021
The UK’s Shortage Occupation List can be a source of much confusion for employers sponsoring visa workers, particularly when hiring under a sponsorship licence for the first time or recruiting
Overstaying in the UK (Expired Visa Rules)
If you remain in the UK after your visa or Home Office permission has expired, you may be considered an overstayer. Overstaying can result in a blemished immigration record, impacting
Changes to Immigration Rules 2021 (HC 1248)
The Home Office published a Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules, HC 1248, on 4th March 2021. The majority of the amendments affect UK work and study visas under
Skilled Worker Visa Going Rate
One of the eligibility requirements under the Skilled Worker Visa route is that the role being recruited for pays at or above the relevant minimum salary threshold. In most cases, the
Skilled Worker Minimum Salary 2021
One of the more complex requirements for sponsoring individuals under the Skilled Worker visa is the minimum salary threshold. There is no single, universal Skilled Worker minimum salary threshold. Rather,
Global Talent Visa Application Guide | DavidsonMorris
The UK’s Global Talent visa is for individuals at both the established and early stages of the career spectrum in fields such as science, engineering, technology, art and humanities to
What is Appendix Continuous Residence?
To settle in the UK permanently, visa holders must meet the eligibility requirements for UK indefinite leave to remain. One of the more challenging requirements is for the ILR applicant
Sponsor Licence Key Personnel Duties
One of the requirements on sponsor licence holders is that they appoint key personnel to be responsibile for certain duties related to managing the organisation’s licence. Key personnel must be
Skilled Worker Visa Change of Employment
If you are a Skilled Worker or old Tier 2 General visa holder and you are changing employment, you will need to make an application to the Home Office to
Intra Company ICT Visa Extension Guide
Intracompany transferees will need to apply to remain in the UK beyond the initial period of their ICT visa. The following guide examines the rules relating to ICT visa extensions,
Authorising Officer SMS & Compliance Duties
Among the many compliance duties placed on sponsor licence holders is the requirement to nominate an ‘Authorising Officer’ as one of the key personnel roles. It will be critical for
Hong Kong BNO Visa (Application Guidance)
The UK’s Hong Kong BNO visa allows British National (Overseas) (BN(O)) from Hong Kong, and their immediate family members, to live, work and study in the UK. The BNO visa
Latest UK COVID Restrictions & Business Travel
New immigration COVID restrictions are now in effect in England as the Government moves to suppress transmission of the coronavirus. Travel corridors closed All quarantine-free travel corridors for people arriving
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
Settled Status vs Permanent Residence: What Is the Difference?
Is settled status the same as permanent residence? EU settled status and UK permanent residence are not the same. EU nationals currently in the UK – both with or without
Applying for Settled Status in the UK
Settled Status in the UK EU citizens and their family members already in the living in the UK by 30 December 2020 have to register under the settled status UK
How to Get Start Up Visa Endorsement
Securing start up visa endorsement is the first step in the visa application process for foreign nationals coming to the UK to set up a business for the first time.
Sponsor Licence Expired?
If your organisation’s sponsor licence has expired, you will need to take action quickly to regain status as a sponsor licence holder. Without a valid sponsor licence, you are not
Good Character Requirement & UK Nationality
When making an application to naturalise or register as a British citizen, there are extensive eligbility requirements that must be met, including the good character requirement. This involves citizenship applicants
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