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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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Sponsored and Non-Sponsored Work Visa Routes UK
What is the difference between sponsored and non-sponsored UK visa routes? Paragon Law explains eligibility criteria and application processes to navigate the UK visa system.
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Important Update: UK eVisa Transition Period Extended to 1 June 2025
Updated on 4 March 2025 to reflect the latest Home Office announcement extending the eVisa transition period.
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The 2024 Key Home Office Dates Have Been Announced
The dates for the increase to the skilled worker salary threshold and family income increase have been announced. UKVI also announced that sponsor licence renewals are to be scrapped.
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Immigration Announcement - 2024 Additional Information
A 2024 immigration law update surrounding the UK Government's announcement of upcoming changes to the skilled worker visa and corporate sponsorship.
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A Decade At Paragon Law
Paragon Law's Finance Executive Holly Costema celebrates a decade working for the Nottingham-based immigration law firm, writing a blog on her experience.
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What Next For The Graduate Visa Route?
The Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) assessed the effectiveness of the UK Graduate Visa route, declaring suggestions for a potential format change.
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The Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration Bill 2023)
Thal dives deeper into the proposition of the Rwanda Bill and how the UK Government dealt with The Supreme Court ruling. Will the bill become legislation?
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New Home Secretary & Another Knee-Jerk Reaction To Immigration Policy
The new Home Secretary, James Cleverly, is out of the starting blocks with his five-point plan announced in parliament on the 4th of December 2023.
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Rwanda Policy Versus The Supreme Court
The Supreme Court held that the UK government's 'Illegal Migration Act - Rwanda Policy', which involved the relocation of asylum seekers, was unlawful.
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Civil Penalty For Employing Illegal Workers To Increase - Next Steps?
UK Visas and Immigration have confirmed in their Code of Practice on Preventing Illegal Working that the fee increase comes into effect on 22 January 2024.
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Illegal Migration Act 2023
Enacted on 20 July 2023, the act has set a devastating precedent of endangering vulnerable people in the name of Rishi Sunak’s campaign slogan ‘Stop the boats’.
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The Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) to increase in January 2024
The increase in Immigration Health Surcharge (HIS) is expected to take effect on or around 16 January 2024. The payment of the charge allows access to the same NHS services as UK residents.
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