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Sponsoring Family Members To Work In The UK: Key Considerations

The short answer is yes, it is possible. However, there are important considerations and potential risks that applicants must be aware...

United Kingdom Immigration

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WestBridge Business Immigration

Facing A Talent Crisis In Engineering And The Role Of Sponsorship

The UK's engineering sector is teetering on the edge of a major talent crisis. According to recent reports from the Royal Academy of Engineering...

United Kingdom Immigration

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WestBridge Business Immigration

How Long Can You Stay On A UK Visitor Visa?

A common question for those holding a UK visitor visa is, "How long can I stay during my trip?" There is a rumour that the maximum permitted stay for UK...

United Kingdom Immigration

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WestBridge Business Immigration

Sponsor Licence Priority Service Fee Increase October 2025

The Home Office has increased the fees and updated processing times for sponsor licence priority services, with changes taking effect from 21 October 2025.

United Kingdom Immigration

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WestBridge Business Immigration

Understanding Skilled Worker Salary Requirements And Exemptions

United Kingdom Immigration

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WestBridge Business Immigration

Reporting Employee Changes To The Home Office Sponsor Licence

United Kingdom Immigration

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WestBridge Business Immigration

From SOL To TSL: A Complete Guide To UK Labour Shortage Lists

United Kingdom Immigration

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WestBridge Business Immigration

UK Citizenship Refusals: New Good Character Rules 2026 | Latitude Law (Video)

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Latitude Law

Civil Penalties For Employing An Illegal Worker: How Employers Can Avoid Fines

United Kingdom Immigration

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Richmond Chambers Immigration Barristers

UK Visitor Visa (Tourism Or Leisure) – Top 10 FAQs

United Kingdom Immigration

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Richmond Chambers Immigration Barristers

Business Visitors Vs. Permitted Paid Engagements: What's The Difference? Help To Understand Which Option Suits Your Professional Plans

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Latitude Law

What Does The Enforcement Of UK ETAs Mean For Travellers?

United Kingdom Immigration

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Lewis Silkin

Moving To Spain: How To Choose The Right Visa And Avoid Costly Mistakes

United Kingdom Immigration

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Giambrone & Partners

Immigration White Paper Changes: Earned Settlement Series

United Kingdom Immigration

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Lewis Silkin

Tech 10 – Episode 9: Gartner IT Symposium: Reflections And Tech Trends For 2026 (Video)

United Kingdom Technology

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AlixPartners

Data Centres: Common Issues And How To Avoid Them (Video)

United Kingdom Real Estate

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Fenwick Elliott LLP

Employment Winter Newsletter 2025

United Kingdom Employment

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Travers Smith LLP

Building Safety Act 2022: What To Expect In 2026 - Levy, BSR Reform, Second Staircases And Remediation Bill

United Kingdom Real Estate

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Gowling WLG

Our Tech Predictions For 2026

United Kingdom Technology

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Lewis Silkin

Remote Control: How UK Visitor Rules Are Catching Out Digital Nomads

With the rise of remote work, many digital nomads are asking the same question: can I live in the UK and work remotely for an overseas employer?

United Kingdom Immigration

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Latitude Law

Switching From Tier 2 (ICT) To Skilled Worker Route

The Intra-Company Transfer (ICT) route has been closed to new applicants since 11 April 2022. It was replaced by the Global Business Mobility – Senior or Specialist Worker route...

United Kingdom Immigration

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Richmond Chambers Immigration Barristers

New English Language Threshold For Many UK Work Visas

In last year's White Paper "Restoring Control Over the Immigration System" the UK government signalled its intention to raise the bar for many visa routes, particularly sponsored workers.

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Latitude Law

Sponsor Duties In A New Enforcement Era: How To Stay Compliant

UK businesses have long understood that holding a sponsor licence is a privilege, not a right, but in the current climate of increased compliance audits and revocations...

United Kingdom Immigration

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Richmond Chambers Immigration Barristers

Genuine And Subsisting Relationship Requirement

United Kingdom Immigration

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Richmond Chambers Immigration Barristers

Increase To Required English Language Level From 08 January 2026

United Kingdom Immigration

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Richmond Chambers Immigration Barristers

UK Sponsor Licence Documents: What Employers Must Prepare

United Kingdom Immigration

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WestBridge Business Immigration

New Year, New Rules: Key UK Immigration Changes For 2026

United Kingdom Immigration

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Richmond Chambers Immigration Barristers

Spouse & Partner Visa Financial Requirement: Sponsor Not Working

United Kingdom Immigration

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Richmond Chambers Immigration Barristers

The Earned Settlement Proposals: Minimum Mandatory Requirements

United Kingdom Immigration

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Lewis Silkin

The Earned Settlement Proposals: Implications For Skilled Workers And Their Dependants

United Kingdom Immigration

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Lewis Silkin

How Are Sponsor Licence Applications Assessed?

United Kingdom Immigration

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Richmond Chambers Immigration Barristers

Employment Winter Newsletter 2025

United Kingdom Employment

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Travers Smith LLP

In The Pipeline - December 2025

United Kingdom Employment

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Travers Smith LLP

The Earned Settlement Proposals: Implications For Skilled Workers And Their Dependants

The Government plans to replace the current arrangements for settlement in the UK with an earned settlement model. Proposals include new mandatory minimum criteria and a general 10-year baseline qualifying period.

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Lewis Silkin

How Are Sponsor Licence Applications Assessed?

When you are preparing your application for a Sponsor Licence, there are various factors to consider. Our previous article, Skilled Worker Sponsor Licence: New Rules on Pay and Fees...

United Kingdom Immigration

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Richmond Chambers Immigration Barristers

Employment Winter Newsletter 2025

Welcome to our 2025 employment and immigration winter newsletter. This year has been anything but quiet and employment lawyers and HR professionals have been kept busy on several fronts, with key developments both in the UK and internationally.

United Kingdom Employment

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Travers Smith LLP

In The Pipeline - December 2025

In 2023, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) launched a consultation on proposed new diversity and inclusion requirements in the financial sector and new rules on non-financial misconduct.

United Kingdom Employment

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Travers Smith LLP

How "Earned Settlement" Scheme Will Affect Sponsored Skilled Workers And Their Dependants

United Kingdom Immigration

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Kadmos Consultants

What Are The Key Takeaways From The Government's Extended Settlement Proposals?

Although proposals are subject to consultation, the timing of proposed amendments to Immigration Rules suggests that minds in government may already have been made up.

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Latitude Law

Beginning February 2026 Electronic Authorization (ETA) For Visitors From 85 Countries Will Be Required

The United Kingdom (UK) Home Office has announced a major step toward a fully digitized immigration system: starting February 25, 2026, visitors from 85 countries—including the United States...

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Fakhoury Global Immigration

A Guide To Working In The UK On A Student Visa

While studying in the UK, many international students seek to undertake employment, work placements or volunteer work. Students who hold visas granted...

United Kingdom Immigration

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Richmond Chambers Immigration Barristers

A Guide To The Global Talent Visa For Architecture

For international architects looking to build their careers in the UK, the standard visa routes often come with restrictive hurdles, such as the requirement for employer sponsorship.

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Latitude Law

2025英国移民新政 & 十年永居提案全解析 (Video)

United Kingdom Immigration

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Latitude Law

Adult Dependent Relative Visa – Who Qualifies And How To Apply

United Kingdom Immigration

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Latitude Law

A Guide To The Global Talent Visa For Arts And Culture

United Kingdom Immigration

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Latitude Law

Right To Work Checks: Exploitable Physical Document Combinations

United Kingdom Immigration

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Lewis Silkin

UK Immigration Update: Major Changes To UK Right To Work Compliance – Border Security, Asylum And Immigration Act 2025

United Kingdom Immigration

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Withers LLP

CoS Allocation Priority For UK Businesses

United Kingdom Immigration

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WestBridge Business Immigration

Residence Requirements For Partners

United Kingdom Immigration

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Richmond Chambers Immigration Barristers

Case Study: Turning A Sponsor Licence Refusal Into A Successful Reapplication

United Kingdom Immigration

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WestBridge Business Immigration

Can I Sponsor A Self-employed Worker? How To Ensure Compliance In This Complex Route

United Kingdom Immigration

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Latitude Law

Earned Settlement – Proposed Changes To The Rules On ILR

United Kingdom Immigration

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Kadmos Consultants

英国毕业生签证有哪些好处？常见问题全解析｜UK Graduate Visa Benefits & FAQs (Video)

United Kingdom Immigration

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Latitude Law

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood Announces Major UK Asylum Reforms (4 December 2025)

United Kingdom Immigration

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Duncan Lewis & Co Solicitors

Full UK ETA Enforcement Announced For February 2026

United Kingdom Immigration

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Richmond Chambers Immigration Barristers

UK Asylum Reforms 2025: Restoring Order And Control?

United Kingdom Immigration

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Richmond Chambers Immigration Barristers

Civil Legal Aid Fee Uplifts Come Into Force This Month, Government Confirms (3 December 2025)

United Kingdom Immigration

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Duncan Lewis & Co Solicitors

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英国毕业生签证有哪些好处？常见问题全解析｜UK Graduate Visa Benefits & FAQs (Video)

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Latitude Law

Global Talent Visa UK For Academics Part 2 | Documentation & Endorsement Guide (Video)

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Latitude Law

UK 20-Year Route To Settlement Explained (Video)

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Latitude Law

UK Partner Visa Exceptions: GEN 3.2 Guide | UK Spouse Visa: Beat £29k With GEN 3.1 (Video)

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Latitude Law

Overstayer Secures UK Partner Visa With British Child #ukvisa (Video)

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Latitude Law

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