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The Skilled Worker Visa is designed for skilled individuals who wish to work in an eligible role in the UK What is a skilled worker visa? The skilled worker visa enables UK employers to address skill shortages within their workforce by hiring skilled foreign workers. If a worker meets the eligibility criteria, they can work […]

New UK Visa Regulations for Crew Members Cause Concern in the Shipping Industry The recent changes in UK visa regulations for crew members have caused quite a stir in the shipping industry. The guidelines, which were updated in February, could leave overseas crew members stranded if their medical charges remain unpaid. This is a particularly […]

When you apply to settle in the UK, for indefinite leave to remain, or naturalisation as a British Citizen you will need to provide proof of continuous residence in the UK. This means that you must show evidence that you have been residing in the UK for a specific period, as a part of the […]

The UK is a top destination for work, study, and business. To hire non-UK workers, employers must have a sponsor licence. Without it, companies can face compliance issues and licence revocation, which would halt hiring overseas workers and impact non-UK employees. It is important to have a solid strategy in place to stay compliant with […]

ILR is a permanent residency status in the UK that allows you to live, work, and study there indefinitely. Once you have ILR, you no longer need to worry about renewing your visa or meeting ongoing immigration requirements. You can access NHS and state benefits and apply for British citizenship, which opens doors to additional […]

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 […]