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Recruiting Social Care Workers from Overseas
Changes to the Shortage Occupation List have been announced to help address staffing shortages within the UK health and social care sector. Under the new rules, care providers can employ
Sponsor Licence Application Guide 2022
You need a sponsor licence to employ most types of workers from outside the UK, including Skilled Visa workers. To secure a UK visa sponsorship licence, you will need to
Spouse Visa Extension Rules 2022
If you are a UK spouse visa holder and your period of leave is due to expire, you will need to apply for a spouse visa extension to remain in
British Citizenship Fees 2022
When applying for UK naturalisation, one of the key considerations will be cost and how much you will need to pay in British Citizenship fees. In 2022, it costs £1,330 to make
UK Visa Fees 2022
What are the current UK Visa Fees? The Home Office charges UK visa applicants a fee to process their application. How much you need to pay will depend on which
Register of Licensed Sponsors List 2022
The Register of Licensed Sponsors, previously known as the Tier 2 sponsor list, is a public list of all UK organisations which hold a valid sponsorship licence. The Home Office
Appendix English Language Guide 2022
Appendix English Language was introduced as part of the UK’s post-Brexit overhaul of the immigration system, along with other key changes to routes into the UK for migrant workers. When
Set M Form ILR Applicant Guidance 2022
The Set M form is used to apply for UK indefinite leave to remain (ILR) if you are the partner, parent or child of a person who is already settled in
UK Residence Card Guide 2022
UK immigration rules have been subject to extensive reform following Brexit and the end of EU freedom of movement. While the rights of most EU citizens and their relatives in
Shortage Occupation List 2022
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
Prevention of Illegal Working Guide 2022
Under the prevention of illegal working legislation, it is unlawful for an employer to hire someone if they do not have the Right to Work in the UK or if they
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 Checklist & Acceptable Documents
As a UK employer, you are required by law to check and record the immigration status of every employee, to verify they have the Right to Work in the UK.
How to Check Someone’s Immigration Status
Foreign nationals must hold valid immigration status to be able to live and work legally in the UK. Employers are required by law to verify the immigration status of all
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
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
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
UK COVID Travel Restrictions Guide for Employers
Tougher COVID travel rules are now in force for travel into and out of the UK. Travellers are advised to check the latest regulations in advance of their departure date
Skilled Worker Visa Extension Guide
Skilled Worker visas are issued for a period of up to five years. To remain in the UK beyond this, the worker has to make an application for a Skilled
Health and Care Visa (Application Guide)
The Health and Care visa was designed to encourage healthcare professionals from around the world to come to work in the UK health sector. For applicants, the benefits of the
Global Talent Visa Eligibility & 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
Appendix FM & UK Family Visa Applications
Appendix FM is an extensive document setting out the rules and requirements for individuals to be able to come to the UK by reason of their family life. In this
Share Codes to Check EU Settled Status
The following guide for employers looks at the use of share codes in the context of EU settled status checks, including examples of when potential share code settled status issues
Graduate Route to Skilled Worker Visa
If you currently employ promising young migrant workers under the UK’s graduate visa route, their permission to work in the UK will be time-limited. Planning ahead in advance of the
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