Proving Your Right to Work in the UK
Every employer in the UK must confirm that a prospective employee has the legal right to work before any employment begins. This duty applies regardless of nationality, ethnic background or job type, and it remains one of the most scrutinised compliance areas under the Home Office’s illegal working enforcement regime. A lawful right to work […]
Right to Work Checks UK Guide
Right to work checks are a statutory duty for every UK employer, regardless of size, sector or workforce profile. The Home Office expects employers to complete checks before employment begins, using a compliant process and retaining the correct evidence. Failure to meet these requirements exposes a business to significant legal and financial risk. A right […]
Skilled Worker Visa Fees & Sponsor Costs 2025
There are a number of Skilled Worker visa fees that will be payable when making an application. The UK employer will also have to factor in the costs of sponsoring the skilled worker. In this guide, we set out how much the Skilled Worker visa application costs, along with the related fees and charges that […]
Certificate of Entitlement UK
The Certificate of Entitlement is an official confirmation issued by the UK authorities to prove that an individual holds the right of abode in the United Kingdom. Possession of this certificate means the person is free from UK immigration control — they can enter the UK without a visa and live and work without restriction. […]
Non-EU Family Members of EU Citizens in UK
Non-EU family members of EU citizens living in the UK may still be able to join or remain with their relatives, provided they meet the eligibility requirements under the UK Immigration Rules. This position now depends on whether the individual is protected by the UK–EU Withdrawal Agreement (and so falls within Appendix EU) or must […]
Residence Card UK
A Residence Card was a form of immigration documentation once issued to non-EEA family members of EEA nationals who were exercising rights of free movement in the United Kingdom. Before Brexit, it served as evidence that the holder had a derivative right to live, work and study in the UK under EU law implemented domestically […]
Permanent Residence Fees UK
Applying for permanent residence in the UK—formally referred to in current UK immigration law as Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR)—marks a significant step toward long-term settlement. For most non-EEA routes, “permanent residence” and ILR describe the same settled status. By contrast, EEA/Swiss nationals and their family members now use the EU Settlement Scheme to obtain […]
Apply for Permanent Residence UK
Applying for permanent residence in the United Kingdom marks a decisive step toward long-term stability and security. In current UK law, the term “permanent residence” is used informally to refer to Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR), which is the domestic settlement status that removes time limits on stay. The legacy EU “permanent residence” route closed […]
Appendix EU (Essential Overview)
Appendix EU of the UK Immigration Rules forms the legal foundation for the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS). It sets out the criteria under which EEA and Swiss citizens, their family members, and certain qualifying British citizens’ family members can be granted limited or indefinite leave to enter or remain in the United Kingdom. Introduced following […]
Guide to the EEA Regulations 2016
The Immigration (European Economic Area) Regulations 2016 governed the rights of European Economic Area (EEA) nationals and their family members to live, work, and study in the United Kingdom prior to Brexit. Made under section 2(2) of the European Communities Act 1972, the Regulations implemented Directive 2004/38/EC (the Free Movement Directive) in UK law and […]