David Rushmere
Employment, Immigration
Luton Office
Immigration Business
Whether you are looking to invest in the UK, start a business or set up a UK branch or subsidiary of your company abroad, we are here to support you with all your Immigration matters. Our Team of professional lawyers are very experienced and known for success in getting our clients their desired results.
Are you a business owner looking to recruit workers from overseas or a non-UK national thinking of investing or setting up a business in the UK? It’s vital you adhere to the correct legal processes in order to protect your business and employees and avoid future penalties.
Talk to one of our friendly and experienced team on 01582 514000
Expert Advice and Support
With rules for businesses constantly changing, as well as uncertainty over the implications of Brexit, the laws surrounding immigration can seem complicated. We work closely with corporates, entrepreneurs, investors and charities to simplify the UK immigration process and provide peace of mind that you and your business are fully compliant.
With an in-depth understanding of Home Office policy, we are ready to advise on every aspect of corporate immigration law including compliance issues, sponsorship licences and applications via the points based system.
Why use Machins?
We partner with businesses and organisations of all types and sizes from SMEs and start-ups to large multinational organisations offering pragmatic advice tailored to suit your individual circumstances and future business planning requirements. We help you identify what options are available to you, guide you through the process and ensure you achieve a successful outcome.
We are competitive when it comes to our fees and we consider every aspect of the case to ensure your immigrations requirements are met.
Immigration can often cover different areas of the law. As a multi-practice firm, we collaborate closely with our in-house corporate, commercial, employment, property and dispute resolution colleagues to offer an efficient and comprehensive service to all our business clients.
Our Immigration Business Team
Business Immigration Legal Services
Global Mobility
Global Mobility routes were introduced in the Spring of 2022. These are Immigration routes for overseas workers based abroad who intend to undertake temporary work assignment in the UK.
Tier 1 Investor Visas
This immigration category was closed on 17th February 2022 to all new initial applications.
Tier 1 Entrepreneurs
Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) Migrants may apply for an extension, however this Immigration category is now close to new applicants.
Representative of an Overseas Business Visa
The Representative of an Overseas Business Visa, sometimes referred to as a Sole Representative Visa, is for persons seeking to come to the UK to set up a branch or a subsidiary of a company abroad for which they work. The parent company abroad should not already have another sole representative in the UK, although it may already have a limited presence here.
Sponsorship Licence Applications
We assist employers with applications for Sponsorship Licences to enable them access and use the Sponsorship Management System set up by the Home Office.
Appeals, Administrative Reviews and Judicial Review Applications
Applications for visas and other types of applications can be refused. In certain cases these application will carried a right of appeal, in other instances challenge to the decision can only be brought by way of an Administrative Review Application or by a Judicial Review Application.
Innovator Founder Route
The Innovator Founder Immigration route is for migrants who have a business idea which can be turned into a business.
Price and Service Information for Immigration
This page will give you up to date information in relation to our pricing structure and timescales for our Immigration services.
Get in touch with us
Our experienced solicitors are on hand to give you advice and assistance.
Call our team on 01582 514000 or Contact Us and we'll get back to you as soon as we can.
Related news & events
Maximum fine for employing an illegal worker triples to £60,000
The maximum fine for employing an illegal worker and failing to carry out the appropriate checks hastripled as part of the Government’s drive to clamp down on illegal migration. Under the new Code of practice on preventing illegal working the civil penalty for employers hasincreased from £15,000 to a maximum of £45,000 per illegal worker
Immigration Business news
Maximum fine for employing an illegal worker triples to £60,000
The maximum fine for employing an illegal worker and failing to carry out the appropriate checks hastripled as part of the Government’s drive to clamp down on illegal migration. Under the new Code of practice on preventing illegal working the civil penalty for employers hasincreased from £15,000 to a maximum of £45,000 per illegal worker
Innovator Founder Route
The Innovator Founder’s Route was opened in April 2023 and replaces the Innovator visa and Start Up routes. This route is for entrepreneurs intending to start a business in the UK. This write-up summarises the requirements for migrants applying for Entry Clearance (a visa) to enter the UK from abroad on the Innovator Founder route.
Innovator Visa
Who requires an Innovator visa? It is for persons seeking to set up a business in the UK for which they have a business idea that is innovative, viable and scalable or to which the Applicant has made a significant contribution. Where can I find the Immigration Rules for the Innovator visa? The Immigration Rules
The Representative of an Overseas Business Route
The Representative of an Overseas Business Route is for representatives of foreign businesses that do not already have a presence in the UK. Sole Representatives or Media Representatives may apply for a Representative of an Overseas Business Visa. This article focuses on Sole Representative Visa applications. The requirements for a Sole Representative visa are set