The UK sponsor licence application process is a crucial task for businesses seeking to employ overseas workers. The Home Office’s stringent criteria can often be a hurdle for many organisations. Understanding invalid Applications: An invalid application occurs when the requisite documents are missing or incorrect fees are paid. For instance, a start-up must demonstrate a...
On 16 February 2024, the UK Home Office has implemented a significant update to the Domestic Violence Concession application, a pivotal move for immigration solicitors assisting clients affected by such harrowing circumstances. This announcement introduces a new application form that streamlines the process for victims seeking refuge and settlement in the UK. Below, we outline...
In an unexpected turn of events, the UK Home Office through the statement of changes HC 556, has announced the immediate closure of the Ukraine Family Scheme, effective from 3 pm on 19 February 2024. This move, which was not previously indicated, accompanies other significant changes affecting care workers and other Ukraine schemes. Changes to...
Every year in the UK, individuals arrive on care worker visas with the hopes of fair compensation and meaningful employment. Unfortunately, some find themselves in predicaments far from their expectations, where they are neither placed on the company’s payroll nor provided with the work opportunities promised. This disparity can lead them into the shadows of...
The UK government has announced a pause in processing asylum claims for individuals who arrived on or after 1 January 2022 and received a notice of intent before 29 June 2023 concerning possible removal to Rwanda. This decision follows the Supreme Court’s ruling on 15 November 2023, which deemed the removal of asylum seekers to...
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