Penalty Notice Home Office: Employers’ Guide
Section A: What is a Penalty Notice from the Home Office? A civil penalty is a fine imposed by the Home Office in the event of a breach of the applicable law. In the context of illegal working, it is issued under section 15 of the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006 where […]
Penalties for Employing Illegal Workers
Section A: What Are the Penalties for Employing Illegal Workers? Every UK employer is legally required to check that every worker they employ has the right to work in the UK before employment starts. The law applies to all organisations, regardless of size or sector. Under the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006, […]
Civil Penalty Immigration: Guide for Employers
Section A: What is a Civil Penalty for Immigration? Employers in the UK are legally required to prevent illegal working. The Home Office enforces this duty through the civil penalty regime under the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006, which enables financial penalties against employers who employ individuals disqualified from working by reason […]
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 […]
UK Visa Fees Guide 2025
Section A: What are UK Visa Fees? UK visa application fees are mandatory charges that applicants have to pay when submitting their applications for a UK visa. These fees cover the cost of processing the application by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI), the government department responsible for operating the UK immigration system. Visa […]
ILR Application Guide UK 2025
Section A: What is Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR)? Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) is settlement under UK immigration law. It removes the time limit on stay and allows you to live, work and study in the UK without immigration conditions. It is the stable platform for long-term life in the UK and, […]
Civil Penalty Notice: Help for Employers
Section A: Overview of Civil Penalty Notices Employers are liable for a civil financial sanction if they are found to have employed someone who is disqualified from working by their immigration status and the employer cannot show a statutory excuse. The scheme sits under the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006 and is […]
Sponsor Licence Application Priority Service
Section A: What is the pre licence priority service? The sponsor licence application priority service, also known as the pre-licence priority service, provides employers with the ability to request a fast-tracked decision on their sponsor licence. The option to pay for an expedited decision under the Home Office pre licence priority service can […]
UK Visitor Visa Fees 2025
Section A: Standard Visitor Visa Overview The Standard Visitor route covers short trips to the UK for tourism, business activity, family visits, private medical treatment, short study (courses up to 6 months, or recreational courses up to 30 days are allowed where not the main purpose of the trip) and a defined set […]
Post Licence Priority Service Guidance
Section A: What is the post licence priority service? If your organisation has a sponsor licence to employ overseas workers under the Worker and/or Temporary Worker routes, you are required to meet certain compliance duties. This includes notifying the Home Office of certain changes relating to your organisation and your sponsored workers within […]