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The Home Office has announced that they are scrapping the sponsor licence renewal process. Currently,  licences are granted as valid for four years with a sponsor licence renewal fee (£1,476 or £536 depending on business size) payable to extend beyond this. The Home Office announced on the 24th of January that from the 6th of […]

The United Kingdom's High Potential Individual visa is an incredible pathway for eligible individuals seeking to immigrate. Graduates from approximately 40 top universities within the past five years can come and work in the UK without needing sponsorship from an employer. This is not only great news for the applicants, but also for employers who […]

With the government's plans to raise the minimum income threshold for family visas in "Spring 2024", many individuals are eager to submit their visa applications before these changes take effect. Suppose you are considering applying for a visa to stay in the UK with your British or settled partner. In that case, you may find […]

Sarah Dyke, a passionate advocate for her constituents in Somerton and Frome, has recently voiced her concerns about the pressing issue of labour shortages in the horseracing industry within her constituency. Nestled amidst the picturesque landscapes and rolling hills of rural Somerset, the horseracing industry holds a special place in the hearts of the local […]

With impending changes to the Immigration Rules on the horizon, the Home Office is currently battling to keep up with the overwhelming demand for immigration application-related services. The upcoming increase in the Immigration Health Surcharge and revisions to the Skilled Worker and Partner routes have caused a surge in applications, putting pressure on UK Visas […]

In the agricultural workforce of the UK, there is an astonishing number of 471,000 individuals dedicated to the industry. Within this significant figure, approximately 58,000 workers are engaged in seasonal or casual labour, playing invaluable roles. These positions are filled by workers from foreign countries as farmers heavily rely on their assistance during specific times […]

The Ultimate Employer's Guide to Immigration Civil Penalty Notices Are you an employer in the United Kingdom, feeling overwhelmed by the complexities of immigration law? We understand that navigating this landscape can be daunting, especially when it comes to avoiding civil penalties. Under the Immigration Act of 2016, employers can face severe consequences if they […]

The cooling-off period following refusal, withdrawal, revocation, surrender, civil penalty, or conviction If your application for a sponsor licence is refused, you may not be able to make a successful further application until a specified period has elapsed since the refusal. This is known as the ‘cooling-off period’. The length of the cooling-off period depends […]

In-time Applications and 3C Leave Last January changes came into force enabling some individuals with an outstanding, in-time application for permission to stay in the UK, or an appeal, or Administrative Review to prove their right to work using the Home Office online checking service. What is 3C Leave? Section 3C of the Immigration Act […]

Sponsoring a worker for a specific job requires employers to follow specific guidelines. Employers must apply for a sponsor licence and ensure that the worker is sponsored for a position in an eligible standard occupational classification (SOC) code listed in the Appendix. You can find the SOC codes in the published Immigration Rules Appendix Skilled […]