Mar 24, 2023 Shortage Occupation List updated: good news for the construction sector but a blow for hospitality By Kerry Garcia The latest proposed additions to the Shortage Occupation List, which sets out those roles which the government deems are particularly...
Feb 27, 2023 Ballot opens on 28 February 2023 for the new India Young Professionals visa scheme By Kerry Garcia The ballot opens at 2.30pm India Standard Time on 28 February 2023 for Indian nationals aged 18 - 30 wishing to come to the UK under the...
Jan 26, 2023 The UK immigration minefield – is it time that you had an update? By Nyasha Gardner The UK immigration system has become notoriously complex and expensive. Many employers who currently sponsor employees will no doubt be...
Aug 08, 2022 Foreign nationals no longer need to register with the police By Kerry Garcia The requirement for certain foreign nationals to register with the police as part of their immigration conditions ended last week. For...
Jul 18, 2022 Route to British Citizenship for those subject to "historical legislative unfairness" By Emily Hocken According to guidance updated on 28 June 2022, individuals can obtain British Citizenship under section 4L of the British Nationality Act...
Jul 05, 2022 Youth mobility scheme to be extended for New Zealand nationals By Jackie Penlington The UK has agreed to extend the Youth Mobility Scheme for New Zealand nationals with reciprocal arrangements for UK nationals wanting to...
May 10, 2022 Ukraine Extension Scheme - one week on By Jackie Penlington The newest Ukrainian scheme – the Ukraine Extension Scheme – was opened exactly a week ago today. This scheme is only available to those...
May 09, 2022 We're setting up a branch in the UK - how do we transfer employees to the UK? By Kerry Garcia If you are thinking of setting up a branch office or subsidiary of an overseas company, it's worth thinking about any immigration issues...
May 05, 2022 Hidden immigration officers By Jackie Penlington The Guardian has recently reported on the Home Office practice of embedding immigration officers in frontline services such as child...
Apr 29, 2022 If you’re a Level 1 User for a sponsor, have you received a confusing email from the Home Office? By Jackie Penlington Reports have been coming in this week of sponsor licence holders receiving confusing emails from the Home Office. These emails often...
Apr 06, 2022 Significant right to work changes have come into force on 6 April 2022 By Jackie Penlington Important changes to the right to work check rules and guidance have been brought in on 6 April 2022 and employers need to keep up to...
Mar 29, 2022 Ukrainians on Seasonal Workers scheme need further protection By Jackie Penlington In light of the war in Ukraine, the UK government introduced a number of visa concessions. One of these relates to the Seasonal Workers...