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Continue reading →: Understanding the Skilled Worker Visa for UK EmployersDiscussion transcript from our podcast: Insights on employment and immigration law for the UK sponsors | Immigration podcast Episode 2 Intro AB:Hello and welcome to Monday with Business Immigration at IMD Corporate! I’m Alicja Bielawska, a Trainee Solicitor specialising in corporate, commercial, employment and immigration and I’m joined by my co-host…
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Continue reading →: Why Your Business Needs a UK Sponsor LicenceDiscussion transcript from our podcast: Why a UK sponsor licence is essential for hiring overseas talent | Immigration podcast Episode 1 Alicja: So, who need a sponsor licence in the UK? Jarmila: Businesses across all sectors, from small independent retailers, including coffee shops and restaurants, to large multinational corporations, hospitals,…
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Continue reading →: Home Office plans to increase the immigration fees.On Thursday, 16th January 2025, the UK government proposed changes to immigration and nationality fees in Parliament. If The Immigration and Nationality (Fees) (Amendment) Order 2025 is approved, examples of the fees that are due to increase would be as follows: Electronic Travel Authorisation: Rising to £16 Certificate of Sponsorship: Rising…
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Continue reading →: Non-Transferability and Implications of Business Changes on Sponsor LicencesSponsor licences, granted by the Home Office, allow companies to hire non-UK workers. However, a critical aspect often overlooked is the non-transferability of sponsor licences. This article provides an overview what non-transferability means and how mergers, acquisitions, de-mergers, and changes in ownership can impact a sponsor licence. The non-transferability of…
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Continue reading →: Do you always need a visa to provide service in the UK?Understand Permitted Activity Rule 7 and unlock your business opportunities. The short answer is: you don’t always need a visa. However, if you misapply the law, you may face serious legal and business consequences. This is why you have to understand when you can take advantage of so called “Permitted…
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Continue reading →: Can your employee work in the UK?Civil penalties will rise to £60,000 in February 2024. In the United Kingdom, the Right to Work is a crucial aspect of employment law, ensuring that individuals have the legal authorisation to work in this country. This regulation is not only fundamental for employees seeking opportunities but also imperative for…
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Continue reading →: Biometric Residence Permits will expire in December 2024. All you need to know if you are an employer or sponsor.Biometric Residence Permits will expire in December 2024. All you need to know if you are an employer or sponsor. The UK is transitioning from physical immigration documents, like Biometric Residence Permits (BRPs) cards, to a digital system known as eVisa. This shift is thought to simplify how visa holders…
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