Year on year the immigration rules relating to the sponsorship of migrant workers become increasingly complex. We can help your business and your HR teams navigate through these policies and processes to ensure that any visa application runs seamlessly, and you remain compliant and mitigate risk.
To find out more or discuss your specific requirements, please contact us using the details below.
The government has announced information on the implementation of e-visas to take effect from 1 January 2025. A digital immigration system will be used and physical documents, such as vignettes and biometric residence permits (BRP) or cards, will gradually be phased out.
On 14 March the government published an updated statement of changes to the immigration rules. Reforms have been put in place in aim to address immigration system abuses and reduce net migration.
The UK government has announced numerous changes that will come into effect in 2024. We have put together a calendar to help our clients plan for their mobile workforce.
The UK government issued a Statement of Change (7 December 2023) which included information on changes to the visitor route, due to take effect from 31 January 2024.
A lot of questions were raised after the announcement on 04th December where the Home Secretary introduced at least five major changes to reduce legal immigration in the UK. The changes are due to take place next spring 2024 with the view of reducing the number of immigrants in the UK.
The UK Government has announced some upcoming changes that will impact organisations with a mobile workforce.
September brings further exciting changes to the Immigration rules. The Home Office published on 7th September 2023 a new statement including updates to the Youth Mobility Scheme, changes to the Long Residence rules, Introduction of Appendix Children and ETA. We have outlined some of the details and key implications for individuals to consider.
The UK is set to introduce the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme in 2023 (date to be confirmed), as part of the government’s new universal “permission to travel” requirement.
The new Scale-Up visa route launched in the UK on 22 August 2022. It is a new work visa for non-UK nationals who acquire certain skills required to upscale businesses. Find out more below.
The UK Home Office has released guidance to confirm that from 6 April 2022- the right to work check process will change significantly. Moving forward, employers will no longer be able to carry out a manual (virtual or physical) right to work check on those who hold BRP and BRC cards.
The new online service will be available from 6 April 2022.
From Monday 15th February 2021 the following quarantine requirements will apply to all travellers to the UK travelling from a “red list” country.
When announcing the changes to the Points Based System, UK Visas and Immigration (‘UKVI’) emphasised the fact that the formal Resident Labour Market Test requirements would be removed as a requirement for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route.
The EU – UK’s trade and Cooperation Agreement (‘The Agreement’) was ratified by the UK Parliament on 30 December 2020 and has been applied provisionally since 01 January 2021 pending ratification by the European Parliament. In this article, we look at the impact of the agreement on immigration and what businesses should be considering next.
The EU – UK’s trade and Cooperation Agreement (‘The Agreement’) was ratified by the UK Parliament on 30 December 2020 has been applied provisionally since 01 January 2021 pending ratification by the European Parliament.
New guidance has been released to clarify the requirements for employer’s seeking to undertake right to work checks on EEA and Swiss nationals.
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