Appendix Graduate: UK Visa Rules & Guidance
If you are either a recent overseas graduate looking to stay on in the UK for work, or a UK employer looking to hire international talent, the following essential guide examines in detail the provisions under Appendix Graduate of the UK’s Immigration Rules. The Graduate route is an unsponsored post-study work route aimed at foreign […]
EU Citizen NTL: Guide to No Time Limit Applications
As an EU citizen living in the UK, but having not yet taken the necessary steps to secure your immigration status post-Brexit, the following guide can help you to explore the options still available to you. We look at eligibility under the EU Settlement Scheme and the circumstances in which ‘missed pre-settled status deadline’ cases […]
Form FLR IR: Extend Your UK Stay
It’s important to apply to extend your leave before it expires, to avoid overstaying and becoming unlawfully present in the UK. Form FLR IR is used to apply to extend your stay in the UK where you fall within certain visa categories. What is Form FLR IR? The FLR(IR) application, or Further Leave […]
Workplace Harassment Guide for UK Employers
Workplace harassment is a form of unlawful discrimination. Under the Equality Act 2010, employers have a legal duty to take reasonable steps to prevent harassment in the workplace and ensure the wellbeing of their workforce. Following a change in the law from 26 October 2024, employers must be proactive in mitigating the risk of sexual […]
Bringing the Company Into Disrepute
Bringing a company into disrepute refers to actions or behaviour by an employee, contractor or representative that negatively impacts the organisation’s reputation. It can include conduct both inside and outside the workplace that creates public criticism, loss of trust or damage to the company’s standing with stakeholders, customers, or the public. In such situations, the […]
Key Personnel: Sponsor Licence Roles & Duties
One of the requirements on sponsor licence holders is to appoint ‘key personnel’, who will be responsible for certain compliance duties related to managing the organisation’s licence. Failure to appoint key personnel, or to meet the sponsor compliance duties, can result in Home Office enforcement action, impacting the sponsor’s ability to hire sponsored workers. In […]
Short Term Study Visa: Requirements & How to Apply
The Short Term Study visa is designed for international students wishing to undertake short-term academic or English language courses in the UK. It is commonly used for courses lasting up to six months, or up to 11 months specifically for English language studies. Unlike longer-term student visas, it is tailored for temporary stays and does […]