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The topic of spouse visa financial requirements in the UK has been discussed widely over the past few months, with the Government changing the minimum threshold for the first time since the rules were introduced 12 years ago. From 11 April 2024, the minimum income threshold increased from £18,600 to £29,000. If you are looking […]

The Immigration Salary List consists of various occupations that are subject to a lower salary threshold for applications on the Skilled Worker route. Essentially, if your occupation is included in the Immigration Salary List, you (or your employee) can meet the criteria for a Skilled Worker Visa by earning a salary below the standard general […]

As the landscape evolves, even the Home Office and UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) are transitioning from a traditional paper-based approach to a fully digital immigration status system. In these unprecedented times, a new and user-friendly checklist has been introduced to aid employers in conducting Right To Work (RTW) checks accurately. With fines for hiring […]

We know that from the 4th of  April 2024,  employers have found it hard to hire workers from overseas.  However, there are options available for employers to hire talented graduates who are willing to work for lower salaries. New Entrants Under the Skilled Worker route, employers can sponsor workers on a salary that is lower […]

Across UK industries, there are ever-growing vacancies for skilled workers. Hiring talent from overseas provides a viable option for UK-based companies to widen their hiring potential. To employ international workers in the UK, a company must hold a sponsor licence. This allows a company to issue Certificates of Sponsorship to migrant workers so that they […]

Eligibility Criteria for Sponsor Licences? To obtain the sponsor licence, businesses must meet the following criteria. • Be UK-based. • Not jeopardise immigration control. • Be authentic, operating and trading legally in the UK. • Have reliable and honest key personnel. • Have a standard HR system that encourages them to execute their licensed sponsor […]

The transition to online immigration status will have a significant impact on international recruitment and the process of conducting right-to-work checks. By 2024, UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) will be phasing out physical immigration documents in favour of digital immigration status, known as eVisas. The digital immigration system being developed by UKVI will replace physical […]

The UK government is transitioning to a 'digital by default' immigration system by 2025, with eVisas playing a key role. An eVisa is an electronic record linked to a passport for international travel. It provides digital proof of an individual's immigration permission and any conditions. It can be accessed through a UK Visas and Immigration […]

The Business Visit Visa is intended for people who want to visit the UK for business purposes on a short-term basis. Before travelling to the UK for business activities as a visitor, it is advisable to confirm which activities are allowed and which are not. What Are the Requirements for a Business Visitor Visa? To […]

One of the primary work visa options in the UK is the Skilled Worker visa, which mandates that an employer must secure a sponsor license to support skilled roles with genuine job openings. In December, Home Secretary James Cleverly announced changes that raise the income threshold from £26,200 to £38,700, exceeding the national average salary […]