A shake up to the immigration rules which will have a fundamental impact on the way in which UK employers use the Skilled Worker visa to recruit non-UK nationals into skilled roles is coming.
On 4 December 2023 the Home Secretary announced a shake up to the Immigration Rules which will have a fundamental impact on the way in which UK employers use the Skilled Worker visa to recruit non-UK nationals into skilled roles.
UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) has published its latest reports setting out the illegal working penalties which it has issued between the period 1 July to 30 September 2023, along with details of the businesses which have been "named and shamed" across the various regions.
In an unexpected update from the Home Office, they have announced that from 6 April 2024 sponsor licences will no longer need to be renewed every four years
Laura Darnley and Flora Mewies recently co-hosted a webinar in which they discussed the changes to immigration policy coming into force later this year and how this might affect businesses.
Recently announced changes to immigration policy are likely to have a significant impact on tech sector businesses. In this blog, we look at some of the most frequently asked questions.
We have been on notice since April 2023 that the Government has intended to increase the level of civil penalties for employing illegal workers.
On 4 December 2023, the Home Secretary unveiled a five-point plan designed to reduce immigration numbers and curb abuse of the immigration system.
If you are a UK-based employer looking to hire skilled workers from overseas, you will need to apply for a sponsor licence.
