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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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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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Certificate of Sponsorship
A certificate of sponsorship must be assigned to every sponsored worker who you employ. The certificate allows the employee to apply for a visa.
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Right to Work Checks
UK employers must conduct right to work checks on all UK-based employees to ensure they have correct status to work in the UK. Here, we answer some FAQs.
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Right to Work Checks: What Employers Need to Know
Employers must conduct a right to work check on all employers to ensure that they are allowed to work in the UK, click here to read more about the checks.
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What is causing the labour shortage in the UK?
The labour shortage in the UK has been caused by many factors. As the government reacts to these shortages we discuss the sustainability of the reaction.
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