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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 […]

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 […]

Employers must now report any changes to the work location of their sponsored workers to the UK authorities within 10 working days. This guidance comes after the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) department, part of the Home Office, recently released updated guidelines for sponsors. These guidelines include specific instructions on reporting duties for hybrid and […]

Last year, Business and Trade Secretary Kemi Badenoch signed a UK-Italy export and investment partnership boosting UK exports, helping create jobs, increase wages, and grow the economy. This is the first such partnership between the UK and any EU country. The partnership strengthens our post-Brexit export and investment links with Italy and intends to boost […]

As the demand for sponsored workers grows, businesses are actively seeking effective and efficient guidance on developing clawback agreements to recover immigration fees in case of employment termination. Sponsoring a Skilled Worker for five years can come with a hefty price tag, often exceeding £10,000.  Although most employers pay all charges without any clawback arrangement […]

An important requirement for sponsor licence holders like yourself. As you may already know, all sponsor licence holders must appoint 'key personnel' who will play a crucial role in ensuring compliance with the regulations associated with managing your organisation's licence. These key personnel will be entrusted with specific compliance duties that are directly related to […]