Understanding the UK Immigration Act 2016
The Immigration Act 2016 is a significant piece of legislation that has reshaped the landscape of immigration law in the United Kingdom. Enacted to address various issues related to immigration control, this act introduced stricter measures for illegal immigration, enhanced enforcement powers, and aimed to create a more hostile environment for those unlawfully residing in […]
Global Talent Visa – Application Guide
The UK’s Global Talent visa is for individuals at both the established and early stages of the career in academia or research, arts and culture and digital technology to come to the UK under attractive visa conditions. As a more flexible immigration option than other UK work visas, the Global Talent visa does not require […]
Comprehensive Guide to Youth Mobility Visa UK
The UK’s Youth Mobility visa allows eligible young individuals from specific countries to experience life in the UK for up to two years, or in some cases up to three years, depending on their nationality. Compared with other UK work visas, the scheme offers a more flexible and accessible immigration route for younger workers, as […]
High Potential Individual Visa – UK Guide 2024
The UK’s High Potential Individual visa is open to graduates of top global universities to come to the UK for work, without needing sponsorship or a job offer. The route has been designed to attract international graduates, allowing them to realise their career ambitions in the UK while offering UK employers access to the worldwide […]
Skilled Worker Visa – Application Guidance 2024
The Skilled Worker visa allows qualifying foreign nationals to come to the UK to work for an approved sponsor in an eligible role. Whether you are an employer looking to hire someone from overseas, or are an individual applying for a sponsored work visa, it will be important to understand the Skilled Worker visa eligibility […]
Health and Care Visa Guide 2024
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 […]
Academic Visitor Visa Guide
To visit the UK for academic purposes as an overseas national, you may need a visa. As there is no specific Academic Visitor visa for the UK, you would instead apply for a Standard Visitor visa, which permits certain academic-related activities. Not all visitors to the UK need to apply for a visa, but travelling […]
UK Visa Processing Times (Latest from UKVI)
The length of time it takes for your application to be processed can be an important factor in deciding when to apply and when to make travel arrangements. But UK visa processing times vary considerably, depending on factors such as the type of visa being applied for, the country or Embassy where the application is […]
Self Sponsorship Visa UK
While there is no dedicated self sponsorship visa for the UK, there are visa options that can allow you to move to Britain to work for yourself. In this guide, we look at the most commonly used UK visa for those who are self employed – the Skilled Worker visa, as well as the Innovator Founder […]
Appendix D Sponsor Licence Records
One of the more common areas of immigration compliance risk among sponsor licence holders relates to record-keeping. Sponsor licence holders must retain the relevant documents as listed in Appendix D. Failure to comply with your sponsor duties, such as record-keeping, can lead to enforcement action, such as your sponsor licence being downgraded, suspended or even […]