Commonwealth Immigrants Act 1962: Key Immigration Impact
The Commonwealth Immigrants Act 1962 was brought in amid growing concern over migration levels from the Commonwealth nations into the UK. It was the first piece of legislation that imposed restrictions on the right of entry for Commonwealth citizens into the UK, marking a new era of immigration control that contrasted sharply with the more […]
Understanding the UK Labour Market: Opportunities Ahead
The UK labour market is undergoing substantial transformation, with new challenges and opportunities emerging against a backdrop of political and economic change. A recent shift to a Labour government brings proposed employment law reforms aimed at strengthening workers’ rights, potentially impacting hiring practices and workforce management across sectors. At the same time, a shifting geopolitical […]
Understanding the UK Economy: Investment Insights
The UK economy is one of the largest and most dynamic in the world, characterised by a diverse range of sectors, including finance, technology, manufacturing, and services. Following significant events such as Brexit and the global pandemic, the UK economy has shown resilience while also evolving in response to new challenges and opportunities. For those […]
Tier 4 Compliance (Guide for Sponsors)
9 minute read Last updated: 15th November 2019 Tier 4 compliance presents an ongoing risk for sponsors of Tier 4 visa students. If an education provider wants to enrol international students for a period of longer than six months, they must become a Tier 4 sponsor. You only need a sponsor licence if the […]
Tier 5 Sponsorship (Employer Guide)
Tier 5 of the points-based system is one of the primary immigration routes for non-EEA nationals wanting to work temporarily in the UK. To apply under the route, one of the eligibility requirements is that you have Tier 5 Sponsorship. However, an individual must have a sponsor before they can apply for a Tier 5 […]
Non-EU Family Members of EU Citizens in UK
Immigration options for Non-EU Family Members of EU Citizens in UK Non-EU family members of EU citizens living in the UK may be able to join their relatives in Britain provided the eligibility requirements are met. UK immigration reform is imminent, with EU freedom of movement set to end and a new UK system scheduled […]
Disclosing Spent Convictions
A private members bill has been put to Parliament in July 2019 which would reform the law on disclosing spent convictions and rehabilitation periods under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. If the proposals go ahead, fewer convictions will have to be revealed to employers, educational institutions, insurers and housing providers and in theory there will […]
Tier 2 Visa Requirements – Guide for Workers
If you are a national of a country outside the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland, you will in most cases need to have a visa to work lawfully in the UK. The Tier 2 visa is the main immigration option for foreign nationals to work Britain. The Tier 2 visa requirements are however strict […]
Tier 4 Policy Guidance: Advice for Students
If you want to study in the UK and you are a national of a non-European Economic Area country or Switzerland, you will in most cases need to apply for a student visa, known as the Tier 4 visa. In this Tier 4 policy guidance, we explain the visa eligibility requirements and the application process […]
Overseas Work Permit (How to Get One!)
When looking at how to get an overseas work permit for an employee, there will be a number of factors to consider. This can be daunting for HR and mobility teams, given the highly changeable nature and varied nature of global immigration rules. One of the key requirements when deploying employees overseas on assignment is […]