Understanding a Visa Curtailment Letter

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A curtailment letter is issued by the Home Office to an individual, to notify them that their permission to remain in the UK has been withdrawn. For visa holders, receiving a curtailment letter will be hugely concerning if you intend to remain in the UK. For employers, if a sponsored worker receives a curtailment letter, […]

How to Repatriate Successfully: A Complete Guide

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Multinational organisations often need to deploy employees, particularly highly skilled workers, temporarily overseas to utilise their expertise or fill a skills gap. However, on return to their home country, it’s surprisingly common for employees to experience a reverse culture shock and feelings of loss for their host country. This is believed to be the main […]

Global Mobility Compliance in a Crisis

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Deploying personnel overseas carries substantial risk, across a number of areas. If the worst were to happen, and a crisis or disaster were to affect your international workers, how would your organisation respond? Employers operating globally-mobile workforces must be prepared. The safety and well-being of your personnel are paramount. The speed and impact of your […]

What is Appendix Continuous Residence?

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To settle in the UK permanently, visa holders must meet the eligibility requirements for UK indefinite leave to remain. One of the more challenging requirements is for the ILR applicant to show that have continually resided in the UK, as stipulated in “Appendix Continuous Residence”. Appendix Continuous Residence outlines the rules that individuals on specific […]

Tier 2 Visa Extension: Complete Guide

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The Tier 2 Visa, now replaced by the Skilled Worker Visa, allows individuals to extend their stay in the UK for employment under a licensed sponsor. An extension ensures workers can continue their roles without disruption, provided they meet specific criteria. Applicants must hold a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) issued by their employer and […]

Reporting Illegal Immigrants (Employer Advice)

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What should you do if you establish your business has been employing an illegal worker? What is the process for reporting illegal immigrants? It is a legal requirement on all UK employers to carry out prescribed document checks on their employees and prospective employees to verify their right to work in the UK. The checks must […]

Managing a Global Workforce

Managing a global workforce

Operating internationally allows your organisation to gain commercial advantage and pursue new opportunities. But managing international employees brings risks and challenges. Managing a global workforce involves overseeing employees across multiple countries, ensuring smooth operations while adhering to local employment laws and cultural expectations. For UK employers, it is an essential aspect of expanding into international […]

How Immigration Compliance can Support Global Mobility

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Once a tactical solution to solving skills shortages, global mobility is now integral to successful organisations’ talent and overall business strategies. And it’s not just larger organisations; mid-size companies are relying on overseas assignments and talent mobility, creating an increasingly fluid and highly competitive global landscape. But with the growth of global mobility comes an […]

How To Deal With Difficult Employees

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Managing difficult employees is an unwanted but all-too-common issue for employers and managers. A difficult employee could be someone who fails to conduct themselves in a responsible or professional manner within the workplace. Or it could be someone whose behaviour negatively influences and affects other employees, creating a hostile working environment and draining attention and productivity. […]

Global Mobility for Succession Planning

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Finding the right people remains one of the key challenges in business. Competition for best talent is intense. The challenge becomes even more acute for senior level appointments, particularly where the requirements of a role demand international exposure and experience. Identifying and investing in future leaders has become critical for organisations as part of a […]