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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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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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UK Immigration Rules Changes in 2023: What you need to know
There have been recent changes to UK immigration rules in 2023. Read this blog and learn how they will affect student, personal, and work visas.
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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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How to prove your right to work to an employer
You'll be required to prove your right to work to an employer to show that you have permission to work in the UK. Read more about proving your RTW.
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Overstaying in the UK
Overstaying refers to remaining in the UK beyond the validity of a visa without making a valid application to extend the visa, read more about the impacts.
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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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