Understanding UK New Immigration Rules 2025
The UK Immigration Rules principally govern the implementation of UK immigration policy and determine who can enter and remain in the United Kingdom. The rules cover various aspects, including visa types, eligibility and suitability criteria, application procedures, and post-arrival requirements. At over 1,100 pages, the UK Immigration Rules are long, complex and often difficult to […]
Sponsor Licence Application 2025: Step-by-Step Guide
Under the UK’s immigration rules, organisations will, in most cases, need a sponsor licence to hire non-UK skilled workers from overseas. To make a sponsor licence application, you will need to show that your organisation has HR systems in place that comply with the sponsorship compliance duties and that the roles you are recruiting for and […]
TUPE Redundancy Guide for UK Employers 2025
When businesses undergo a transfer, such as a merger, acquisition, or outsourcing, the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) regulations, commonly known as TUPE, take effect with the aim of protecting employees’ rights. This means that, in most cases, employees should not see any changes to their contracts, pay, or benefits as a result of […]
Business Visa UK 2025: A Guide
The UK is one of the best places in the world to start and run a successful business. However, finding the right visa to establish a commercial presence or set up operations in the UK can be difficult: the UK’s Immigration Rules can be complex and the criteria strict. In this guide for overseas investors […]
UK Visa Supporting Documents Checklist 2025
When applying for a UK visa, you will be required to compile and submit a number of supporting documents. The purpose of these documents is to prove that you are eligible for that particular visa and that you meet both the general UK immigration requirements as well as the specific criteria of the category you are applying under, such […]
Sponsorship Visa UK Guide for Employers 2025
A Sponsorship Visa in the UK is a specific type of visa that allows foreign nationals to work in the UK for an employer who has been licensed by the UK government to sponsor such workers. The primary purpose of this visa is to enable UK organisations to recruit non-UK resident skilled workers, filling roles […]
A Guide to British Citizenship 2025
British citizenship is a legal status granted to individuals who meet specific criteria set by the United Kingdom. It confers a range of rights and responsibilities, including the right to live and work in the UK, access to public services, and the ability to participate in the political system. Unless you are British by descent […]
Skilled Worker Visa Fees & Sponsor Costs 2025
There are a number of Skilled Worker visa fees that will be payable when making an application. The UK employer will also have to factor in the costs of sponsoring the skilled worker. In this guide, we set out how much the Skilled Worker visa application costs, along with the related fees and charges that […]
Health and Care Visa Guide 2025
The Health and Care Visa is for healthcare professionals and workers from around the world to come to work in the UK’s health and social care sector. For UK healthcare employers, faced with persistent staffing shortages, the Health and Care visa offers a recruitment lifeline. For applicants, the benefits of the Health and Care Worker […]
UK Guide: Swiss Service Providers Visa 2025
Since Brexit, the UK has established new immigration rules that apply to all foreign nationals, including those from Switzerland. These regulations require Swiss nationals who wish to work in the UK on a temporary basis specifically to fulfil certain contractual obligations, to obtain a relevant visa. The Swiss Service Provider visa was introduced to allow […]