UK Naturalisation Certificate 2026: What It Is & How to Get It
The naturalisation certificate is issued as evidence that an individual has been granted British citizenship through the legal process of naturalisation. In this guide, we answer some frequently asked questions about naturalisation certificates, including what to do if yours is lost or damaged. What is a naturalisation certificate? A naturalisation certificate is an […]
British Citizenship for EU Nationals
British citizenship allows EU nationals to live, work and travel without immigration restrictions, offering full rights and protections under UK law. Those who secure citizenship can apply for a British passport, vote in general elections and access all public services without limitations. Becoming a British citizen is a major life decision, and EU nationals should […]
Self-Certification Form UK 2026: How to Complete & When to Use It
In this guide for managers, we explain the rules on when employees can self-certify for sickness absence, the role of self-certification forms and share best practice advice on managing sickness absence at work. Self certification Under the self certification rules, employees can be absent from work due to illness for up to seven […]
Form AN British Naturalisation Form
Form AN is used by most non-UK nationals applying to naturalise in the UK as a British citizen. It is important that you ensure you satisfy the eligibility requirements for naturalisation before starting the application process, and that you take care when completing the form. Failure to complete Form AN correctly may result in a […]
Tier 1 Entrepreneur Visa Extension Guide
The deadline to submit a Tier 1 Entrepreneur visa extension was 5 April 2023. The deadline for Tier 1 Entrepreneur visa holders to apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) was 6 April 2025, unless they previously held a Tier 1 (Graduate Entrepreneur) visa, in which case the deadline is 6 July 2027. This article […]
3 Points on Licence & British Citizenship
Applications for British naturalisation can quickly become complicated if the applicant has a criminal conviction, since past offences can impact your eligibility to meet the good character requirement. What many naturalisation applicants don’t realise is that even minor road traffic offences can come under scrutiny when applying for British citizenship. The Home Office takes the […]
Unlawful Deduction of Wages
Employees are protected by law from unauthorised sums being taken from their pay. If an employee can show that an employer has unlawfully taken money out of their wages, they may be able to take legal action to recover the money. However, if you as an employer believe you are owed money from an employee […]
Tier 1 Entrepreneur ILR Guide
Tier 1 Entrepreneur ILR applications must be made by 5 April 2025. This follows the deadline for Tier 1 Entrepreneur visa extension applications on 5 April 2023, and the closure of this visa route to new applicants in 2019. This means if you’re currently living in the UK with valid leave as a Tier 1 […]
Immigration Compliance & Reputational Risk
Immigration compliance is an area of reputational risk employers ignore at their peril. We are seeing increased Home Office scrutiny and enforcement action against organisations, with civil and criminal penalties for breaches of their immigration duties. It seems no organisation is too large or too reputable to avoid Home Office scrutiny. All UK employers are […]
Switching from Tier 5 to Tier 2 Visa in the UK
Moving from a Tier 5 visa to a Skilled Worker visa (formerly Tier 2) allows workers to continue their employment with a licensed sponsor while gaining a more stable immigration status and a route to settlement. Applicants must meet several requirements, including holding a job offer from a UK employer that is a licensed sponsor, […]