Immigration Services
We deal with all aspects of immigration law, whether you are an employer or an individual looking for guidance in this fast-moving and complex area.
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 will also be available for EU nationals after the 1st 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 visas for foreign nationals and intra-company transfers.
Hong Kong – British Nationals Overseas visa
The UK will open a ‘Hong Kong British National (Overseas) visa’ for BN(O) citizens and their close family members from 2021. We can provide you with advice and assistance with applications under this route.
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
Do get in touch if you would like to discuss an HR or employment law enquiry
Joanna Atkinson
Practice Director
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