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EEA Family Permit: non-EU relatives of EEA citizens may visit the UK. With Brexit, many EEA nationals and their families are rightly worried about their rights to stay and work in the UK. You may have heard of the EEA Family Permit if you are the family of an EEA national. It isn’t essential but […]

If you’re an international student in the UK, you may be able to bring your partner and children to live with you. This is possible through the Student Dependant Visa scheme. In this guide, we’ll explain the requirements, costs, how to apply, and recent changes to the rules for Student Dependant Visas. Who Can Apply

The Employer Checking Service (ECS) is a service provided by the Home Office for employers who want to verify the right to work of an employee who is waiting for a visa decision, review, or appeal. It helps employers stay compliant with the UK’s immigration laws by confirming whether someone has permission to work while

The Offshore Wind Worker Concession (OWWC), introduced by the UK Home Office in 2017, allowed companies working on offshore wind farms to recruit skilled and unskilled workers for their vessels without strict visa rules. This meant that employers could easily hire workers from both the EU and outside the EU for roles in offshore wind

The UK government officially added Care Workers to the “Shortage Occupation List.” This change means that Care Workers can now apply for a Skilled Worker Visa under the new immigration rules. Initially, this change is temporary, lasting for 12 months. This article explains why the change was made, how it benefits the care industry, and

A Sponsor Licence lets businesses import skilled staff outside the UK. But, if a company does not operate within the regulations issued by the UK Home Office, its Sponsor Licence can be canceled, and that means the company can no longer legally sponsor foreign employees. This can be a very negative move, as all sponsored

In the UK, when you apply for citizenship, the Secretary of State for the Home Department must assess whether you’re of “good character.” If your application is refused due to character concerns, it can be very challenging to have the decision overturned in court, as shown in the recent Court of Appeal case, R (Amin)

The UK immigration system is undergoing important changes, with the Skilled Worker Route set to replace the existing Tier 2 (General) Visa. The aim to simplify the process for migrants, including EU citizens, who wish to work in the UK. In this blog, we’ll break down the key changes to the Skilled Worker Visa and

A Sponsor Licence is essential for UK businesses that wish to sponsor foreign workers for visas. Employers with a valid sponsor license can assign Certificates of Sponsorship (CoS) to their employees through the Sponsor Management System (SMS), which is required for visa applications. However, if a sponsor fails to meet certain obligations, the Home Office

As a licensed sponsor, you may be wondering if the UK Home Office (UKVI) can visit your home. In some situations, UKVI may carry out a compliance check at your home or other relevant locations. Understanding when and why a UKVI compliance officer may visit can help you prepare. In this article, we will explain