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UNITED KINGDOM: New Guidance on Documents Employers Must Retain for Sponsored Workers
March 18, 2021
The UK Home Office has released a guidance update on the evidence of recruitment activity for Sponsored Workers.
Read MoreUNITED KINGDOM: New Immigration Rules Released
March 8, 2021
The UK Home Office has released an update to the Immigration rules, including an introduction of a new graduate route, and updates to the skilled worker and intra-company transfer routes.
Read MoreUNITED KINGDOM: COVID-19 Concession Scheme
January 12, 2021
The Home Office has published guidance on a new Concession scheme for individuals whose leave has expired whilst the applicant was outside the UK and unable to return due to the ongoing pandemic.
Read MoreUNITED KINGDOM: Updates for Those Who Have Applied for a Worker Visa
December 23, 2020
During the current pandemic, the Home Office confirmed that applicants who are waiting for a decision on certain work visas can start work before such leave has been granted. However, the Home Office has now confirmed when this policy will end.
Read MoreUNITED KINGDOM: Updates for Visa Holders Affected by COVID-19
December 23, 2020
Following recent pandemic developments, the Home Office has confirmed that visa holders who intend to leave the UK but have not been able to do so and have a visa, or have leave that expires between 1 December 2020 and 31 January 2021, may request additional time to stay, known as ‘exceptional assurance’.
Read MoreUNITED KINGDOM: Changes to Sponsorship Guidance on Record Keeping
December 23, 2020
The UK Home Office has recently adjusted the guidance which advises sponsors on the documentation they must keep for their sponsored employees.
Read MoreUNITED KINGDOM: Right to Work Checks on EU Nationals Following Brexit
December 23, 2020
On 31 December 2020, the UK departed the European Union. EU nationals arriving in the UK from this date will no longer benefit from the free movement rights and the ability to work freely in the UK.
Read MoreUNITED KINGDOM: COVID-19 Right To Work Guidance Changes
December 23, 2020
Since March 2020, the Home Office has adjusted the Right To Work checks required by employers for new employees. Once the COVID-19 Right to Work measures come to an end, retrospective checks will need to follow the traditional Right to Work check requirements. However the Home Office has confirmed some changes regarding how an employer can conduct a check.
Read MoreUNITED KINGDOM: Changes to Sponsorship Guidance for Employers
November 24, 2020
On 19 November 2020 the UK government published updated guidance for employers on how to sponsor individuals on the new Worker (formerly Tier 2) and Temporary Worker (formerly Tier 5) immigration routes.
Read MoreUNITED KINGDOM: Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules
October 23, 2020
On 22 October 2020, the UK government has published a Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules, introducing the expected “Points-Based” Immigration System.
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