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
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.
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 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
This article provides an overview of the Graduate route, (also referred to as the Graduate visa). This Immigration category was opened on 1st July 2021 for international students. The Graduate route is for international students who have successfully completed a bachelor’s degree, postgraduate degree or a relevant qualification and hold Tier 4 (General) Leave or
A brief overview of how to apply for a Sponsorship Licence for employers A Sponsorship Licence is essentially the permission given to employers by the Home Office, to employ migrants lawfully in the UK. Human Resource Managers, Business Owners and others tasked with the responsibility of recruiting and retaining foreign workers, should have a working
The primary purpose of right to work checks is to prevent illegal working. These checks are also there to ensure that employers only employ, and keep in their employment, those with the right to work in line with relevant UK legislation. Adequate records demonstrating that employers have carried out the necessary right to work checks
Press Release – Tuesday 13th July 2021 Machins Solicitors is pleased to announce the appointment of Omayami Mac-Jaja as a solicitor in its new Immigration Law department. Omayemi, who will be joining the firm’s Luton office, brings considerable expertise in all aspects of immigration law for both individuals and organisations. With 10 years’ experience, Omayemi