In a significant decision by the High Court in Prestwick Care Ltd & Ors v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2023] EWHC 3193 (Admin), a major care home operator in the North East has lost its ability to sponsor overseas workers following a series of compliance failures. This ruling serves as a stern...
In a landmark ruling, the Home Office has been ordered to compensate a claimant with £20,000 for 60 days of false imprisonment. The case, Oluponle v Home Office [2023] EWHC 3188 (KB), highlights significant failings in the Home Office’s detention process. This decision provides insight into the judicial handling of wrongful detention and the Home...
Applying for a UK visa involves various costs, primarily determined by the type of visa and the applicant’s location. The Home Office charges fees for processing visa applications. It is crucial for applicants to understand these costs to plan effectively. The following is a breakdown of the work visa application fees 2024: Work visa applications...
Understanding the UK’s Shortage Occupation List (SOL) is crucial for employers and HR professionals involved in international recruitment. Missteps in hiring sponsored workers can lead to serious consequences, including Home Office enforcement actions like licence suspensions and the curtailing of employee visas. Recent developments in the Shortage Occupation List: The Home Office updated the SOL...
The term “returning resident” in UK immigration law refers to a person with settled status who has been abroad for an extended period and seeks to return to the UK. This status, commonly known as “Indefinite Leave to Remain” (ILR), grants the right to live and work in the UK indefinitely and re-enter multiple times...
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