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Can I Self Sponsor Myself To Work In The UK?
Overseas entrepreneurs can't self sponsor a skilled worker visa. Individuals wishing to set up a business in the UK must first apply for a sponsor licence.
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Support for Ukrainian nationals
In response to the ongoing crisis in Ukraine, the UK government has announced a number of routes available to Ukrainians seeking to come to the UK.
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UK Visa Processing Times
Many factors impact visa processing times, this article is a summary of the current (average) processing times. For accurate information refer to UKVI.
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Immigration: Yesterday. Today. Tomorrow.
As black history month comes to an end, in this article we show how UK immigration law is extremely racialised today as it has been in the past.
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Care worker shortages: A roundtable report
In May 2022, we participated in a roundtable event to discuss the labour shortages in the UK's care sector. Read more about the discussion.
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Update - Right 2 Rent
Our Right 2 Rent service is no longer available. Check our resources for information on how to prove your right to rent or how to check a tenant’s status.
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Easter Opening Hours
We will be closed over the Easter bank holiday, we apologise for any inconvenience which this may cause.
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Scale-Up Worker Visa or the Skilled Worker Visa
Both the Skilled Worker visa and the Scale-Up visa have a sponsorship element, but what makes them different? Read our article to find out.
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Sponsor Licence Statistics
Despite the benefits of hiring overseas skilled workers, only 3% of UK employers have a sponsor licence. So why do so few employers hold a sponsor licence?
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Minimum salary for the Skilled Worker Visa UK
From 12 April 2023, the Skilled Worker Visa salary requirement will increase. Read more about the increase to the Skilled Worker visa minimum salary.
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Employee Appreciation Day
Employee Appreciation provides an opportunity for employers to recognise and express gratitude for the hard work and dedication shown by their employees.
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The future of international students and global talent in the UK
In the past few months several things have come to light which may shape UK immigration, in this article we explore the proposed plans further.
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An employer’s guide to employing refugees
Refugees are more likely to be unemployed than people born in the UK. As employers there are actions which you can take to support refugees in employment.
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