Right to Work Check: Employer Compliance Guide
As a UK employer, you have a legal obligation to comply with the prevention of illegal working legislation. This requires you to conduct a Right to Work check on every UK-based employee to verify they have the requisite permission to perform the work on offer. The Right to Work regime has been subject to extensive […]
New Sponsor UK System & Sponsor Guidance Updates
The latest updates to the UK’s sponsor guidance, effective from 24 October 2024, bring notable changes for sponsors in the Worker and Temporary Worker categories, particularly as the Home Office begins implementing its new ‘Sponsor UK’ IT system. This update outlines the key changes, the impact on sponsor licence holders and the steps to consider […]
Legal Directories Recognise DavidsonMorris’ Immigration Expertise
DavidsonMorris has been recognised by both the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners for expertise in UK immigration law in their latest guides to the legal market. Legal 500 UK The Legal 500 writes in its new 2024 edition: “With particular skill handling Sponsor Licence applications, DavidsonMorris advises a broad range of […]
BRPs No Longer Issued from 31 October 2024
The UK Home Office has confirmed that Biometric Residence Permits (BRPs) will no longer be issued after 31 October 2024. This confirmation comes as the BRP replacement service also ceased operations last month. Visa holders now need to switch to an electronic visa (eVisa) by creating a UKVI account, which will store their immigration status […]
Surge in Sponsor Licence Suspensions & Revocations
Sponsor licence suspensions and revocations have this year reached an unprecedented high compared to figures from previous years. According to recent Home Office data, there has been a 109% increase in suspensions and a 51% rise in revocations since 2023. Beyond sponsor-specific obligations, the Home Office is also clamping down on wider immigration and employment law […]
Immigration Implications of Employment Rights Bill
The newly-published Employment Rights Bill is set to bring significant reform of UK workplace rights. The details of the changes will start to emerge as the Bill passes through the legislative process. For employers, this insight cannot come soon enough, as efforts will need to be made to review the new rules, assess current organisational […]
Form FLR IR: Extend Your UK Stay
It’s important to apply to extend your leave before it expires, to avoid overstaying and becoming unlawfully present in the UK. Form FLR IR is used to apply to extend your stay in the UK where you fall within certain visa categories. What is Form FLR IR? The FLR(IR) application, or Further Leave […]
SET F: ILR Application For a Child
If you are applying for UK settlement either on behalf a child or if you are under 18, you would need to complete form SET F and submit the required supporting documentation. Individuals granted settlement, or ‘indefinite leave to remain’ (ILR), have no time restrictions on their stay in the UK, and no restrictions on […]
BRP Replacement Service Now Closed as eVisas Roll Out
The Home Office has confirmed that the BRP replacement service is now closed to new applications, and no new physical BRPs will be issued after 31 October 2024. Closure of BRP Replacement Services as eVisas Roll Out The Home Office has amended various guidance documents to reflect the withdrawal of the replacement Biometric […]
ETA: Electronic Travel Authorisation for the UK
Under the UK’s Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme, certain travellers, including non-visa nationals, including those entering the UK under the Creative Worker Concession or to transit, will have to secure authorisation in advance of coming to the UK. In this guide, we explain what the UK ETA is, who will need an ETA and how […]