UK Student Visa Work Rules: What You Need to Know
As an international student in the UK, working while studying offers you the chance to earn money, gain experience, improve language skills and meet people. But with so much opportunity in the UK, you’ll also need to take care that you don’t break the conditions of your visa. In light of current labour shortages in […]
Global Mobility Compliance in a Crisis
Deploying personnel overseas carries substantial risk, across a number of areas. If the worst were to happen, and a crisis or disaster were to affect your international workers, how would your organisation respond? Employers operating globally-mobile workforces must be prepared. The safety and well-being of your personnel are paramount. The speed and impact of your […]
Reporting Illegal Immigrants (Employer Advice)
What should you do if you establish your business has been employing an illegal worker? What is the process for reporting illegal immigrants? It is a legal requirement on all UK employers to carry out prescribed document checks on their employees and prospective employees to verify their right to work in the UK. The checks must […]
Managing a Global Workforce
Operating internationally allows your organisation to gain commercial advantage and pursue new opportunities. But managing international employees brings risks and challenges. Managing a global workforce involves overseeing employees across multiple countries, ensuring smooth operations while adhering to local employment laws and cultural expectations. For UK employers, it is an essential aspect of expanding into international […]
How Immigration Compliance can Support Global Mobility
Once a tactical solution to solving skills shortages, global mobility is now integral to successful organisations’ talent and overall business strategies. And it’s not just larger organisations; mid-size companies are relying on overseas assignments and talent mobility, creating an increasingly fluid and highly competitive global landscape. But with the growth of global mobility comes an […]
Global Mobility for Succession Planning
Finding the right people remains one of the key challenges in business. Competition for best talent is intense. The challenge becomes even more acute for senior level appointments, particularly where the requirements of a role demand international exposure and experience. Identifying and investing in future leaders has become critical for organisations as part of a […]
Virtual Assignments: Benefits & Workplace Trends
Over recent years, virtual assignments have seen growth in use due primarily to advancements in technology and to the escalating costs associated with physically deploying and relocating employees overseas to perform roles. While this development had been emerging progressively, the global pandemic of 2020 and resulting travel restrictions and social distancing regulations precipitated a cataclysmic […]
Tier 1 Entrepreneur Visa Extension Guide
The Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) visa route in the UK has been closed to new applicants since 29 March 2019. Existing visa holders were permitted to apply for extensions until 5 April 2023. As such, the deadline for Tier 1 entrepreneur visa extensions has passed. The deadline for Tier 1 Entrepreneurs to apply for UK ILR […]
Tier 1 Entrepreneur Extension Tips
The Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) visa route in the UK has been closed to new applicants since 29 March 2019. Existing visa holders were permitted to apply for extensions until 5 April 2023. As such, the deadline for Tier 1 entrepreneur visa extensions has passed. The deadline for Tier 1 Entrepreneurs to apply for UK ILR […]
Scale Up Visa Change of Employer
The scale up route allows qualifying skilled foreign nationals to work in the UK for at least 2 years without significant restrictions. For employers, the route aims to help with faster and easier recruitment of talented overseas nationals, especially once visa-holders have already worked in the UK for at least 6 months for their scale […]