Is the Investor Visa UK set to return?
Introduction The UK government is signalling a potential return of the Investor Visa UK, previously known as the Tier 1 Investor Visa. This visa allowed individuals to gain residency in the UK through a minimum investment of £2 million (previously in government bonds and later in share capital). In return, applicants could secure indefinite leave […]
Sponsor Licence Revocation: High Court Ruling in TJ Trading Express Ltd v SSHD [2025]
Can the Home Office initiate a Sponsor Licence Revocation for employing a family member without disclosure? Absolutely. But can they do it without giving you a chance to respond? Not so fast. Sponsoring overseas workers is a privilege, not a right. And if you misuse that privilege, especially to hire a family member without full […]
New Government Scheme to Support Displaced Adult Social Care Workers in the UK
The government has launched a scheme to assist displaced adult social care workers in the UK. These are ASC (adult social care) workers who are out of a job after their employer’s licence was revoked. There are approximately 39,000 workers who can benefit from this scheme. The link is below- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/support-offer-to-international-asc-workers-whose-employers-sponsor-licence-has-been-revoked/support-offer-to-international-asc-workers-whose-employers-sponsor-licence-has-been-revoked Regional teams have been […]
Supplementary work for Skilled Worker visa-holders
1. What counts as “supplementary employment”? Once you hold a Skilled Worker visa, you may take on paid extra work without a new visa application provided that all three tests below are met: Test Requirement Practical meaning Eligible role The additional job must sit in Tables 1, 2 or 3 of Appendix Skilled Occupations Virtually any […]
Three Things to Do When You Receive a Sponsor Licence Revocation Notice from the Home Office
“Skilled worker licence revocations have surged by 137%, according to the Home Office, with a 70% increase in overall sponsor licence revocations.” This significant rise in revocations is causing growing concern for businesses that depend on skilled workers from overseas. Losing your sponsor licence can have far-reaching consequences, not only affecting your workforce but also […]
Your Guide to the Self-Sponsorship Visa
The Self-Sponsorship Visa The Self-Sponsorship visa provides a pathway to settled status in the UK through your UK business. Permanent residence or Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) is a prerequisite for British citizenship and can be achieved after completing 5 consecutive years on this route. Who should consider this pathway? This strategic pathway is ideal […]
Self-Sponsorship : A new business pathway for the UK
The old Tier 1 Entrepreneur visa was a popular route for visa nationals looking to establish or take over an existing business in the UK. There was a huge influx of budding investors moving to the UK for the purposes of running their own commercial ventures. A key requirement of the visa was to show […]
Sponsor Licence Update: Exciting News for Businesses !
From 6 April 2024, sponsor license holders will not have to renew their licenses: the requirement to renew their license every four years and to pay the corresponding renewal fee will be eliminated.
New Start Up Visa Unveiled by the Home Secretary
In a recent announcement made during London Tech Week, government officials have revealed a new start-up visa scheme, which is aimed that entrepreneurs that want to come to the UK and start a new business. The new start-up visa scheme is part of a number of sweeping reforms that the government is making in relation…