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Compliance with UK immigration laws and sponsorship duties

The UK immigration laws can be complex and compliance is essential for any business. Failure to comply with sponsor licence duties can lead to a downgrade in user rating, suspension or revocation, putting the jobs of existing migrants at risk. We can work with you to ensure that you are and remain compliant.

Home Office compliance visits

If you do have a Home Office visit, we can assist you ahead of and during these visits.

The points-based system

We can advise on the points-based system which is the main UK immigration route for migrants to come to work, study, invest or set up and run a business. The point based system has recently undergone significant changes and has been available to EU nationals since January 2021.

Sponsor licence

With the end of free movement of people between the UK and the EU, and the need for UK employers to have a sponsor licence before they recruit from the EU after 1st January 2021, securing a sponsor licence is no longer an optional step for many businesses. We can assist you with the initial application, management and renewal of the licence.

Obtaining certificates of sponsorship

Whether you represent a business employing migrant workers, or an educational institution looking for help with a
sponsor licence, we can guide you through the requirements of the sponsorship schemes.

The Skilled Worker Route

We can provide advice and support in connection with applications for general skilled worker visas for foreign nationals and the Global Business Mobility routes.

Hong Kong – British Nationals Overseas visa

The UK opened the ‘Hong Kong British National (Overseas) visa’ for BN(O) citizens and their close family members in 2021. We can provide you with advice and assistance with applications under this route.

Investor visa

Global Talent visa

We can assist with the process for endorsements and the immigration application for a Global Talent visa for leaders or potential leaders in the digital technology, academia/research and in the arts and culture sector..

Dependent family members

We advise on and can make the relevant application(s) for your family members (dependants) who wish to join you in the UK.

Spouses, civil partners and unmarried partners of British citizens

We have many years of experience in assisting migrants to obtain UK visas as spouses, civil partners, unmarried partners, fiancé(e)s.

Switching between relevant immigration categories

We can help you understand the switching rules and assist you with your application.

EU Settlement Scheme

Whilst the EU Settlement Scheme may appear simple, this is not reflected in the UK application process. Whether in the UK or overseas, we can help to guide you through the Home Office’s requirements, if you are a qualifying EEA citizen or a close family member.

Indefinite leave and naturalisation applications

Accruing a certain period of time under the various immigration routes can lead to indefinite leave to remain. We can assist you with understanding the eligibility and document requirements as well as the preparation of the application.

Eligibility for British Citizenship can be a complex area. We provide tailored advice and assistance with applications through the naturalisation and registration routes.

Immigration appeals

We can provide professional legal advice and representation in relation to every aspect of pursuing a UK immigration appeal against a refusal of an immigration application.

Contact Us

Please get in touch if you have any immigration matters you would like to discuss

Joanna Atkinson
Practice Director

T: +44 (0)1252 821792
E: joanna@jma-hrlegal.co.uk

HR, Employment Law and Immigration Solicitors

+44 (0)1252 821792