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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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Tougher Sponsor Licence Compliance Measures Announced by Home Office in 2025.
Discover the new 2025 Home Office compliance measures for Sponsor Licence holders, including longer cooling-off periods, extended action plans, and stricter penalties for breaches.
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Paragon Law Recognised as a Top Tier Firm in The Legal 500 for Immigration Law Services
For the 2025 edition, we have been named a ‘Top Tier Firm’, and throughout 2024, we have been recognised as a ‘Leading Firm’ for client satisfaction.
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India Young Professionals Scheme - Ballot System Opening July 2024
Corporate immigration lawyer, Thal Vasishta of Paragon Law explains the requirements, how the ballot system works and how to qualify to apply in July 2024.
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Immigration Rules Change For Skilled Workers and Sponsors - April 2024
UK Visas and Immigration recently released upcoming changes to the Skilled Worker Route, including updated salary thresholds for skilled worker sponsorship.
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UK Graduate Route Review - March 2024
UK Home Secretary, James Cleverly sparks urgency for a rapid review of the Graduate Route by the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC).
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India Young Professionals Scheme - Ballot System Opening Feb 2024
Immigration lawyers Paragon Law explain the requirements for this visa scheme, how the ballot system works and how to qualify to apply.
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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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