Over the recent years, the Government has frequently increased the costs incurred by organisations seeking to sponsor individuals to work in the UK. Here, we take a look at the exact sponsorship costs for skilled workers.  Organisations should be aware of the associated costs of skilled worker sponsorship at the outset to ensure that it is a feasible option. Of course, the costs associated with using specialist recruitment agencies can also be significant, and, in…

The United Kingdom has become an excellent destination among numerous talented workers and researchers worldwide. This phenomenon opens doors for the best employment opportunities. Everything in the UK, from free education and healthcare systems to excellent infrastructure, only the sky’s the limit there. The United Kingdom has a significant and prospering economy. Numerous great corporations are working and investing in the UK. Also, there has been a considerable demand for Skilled workers post Brexit from…

The UK Immigration laws have been in a continuous change for years now, and these changes may continue in the future. A recent significant change is the Skilled Worker Visa, which replaces the old Tier 2 (General) Visa. Under this visa, you can come and work in the UK if you have been offered a valid job by an organisation listed under the Home Office’s sponsor list.  The skilled worker route visa has been defined…

Every business likes to grow and the Sole Representative visa offers the chance for businesses outside the UK to grow here. The UK is the 5th largest economy in the world and hence, a lucrative investment option for many businesses. This visa allows you to test the market with little to no cost by sending a senior employee as a representative of your business. This visa has certain fixed steps and requirements the applicant needs…

With the UK leaving the European Union, the UK and other European economies have been affected significantly. With the ending of free movement, a deep impact has been observed on the UK labour market.  A paper published in 2018 by the University of Glasgow and the University of Edinburgh along with support from the Economic and Social Research Council predicted a more restrictive policy in the upcoming years.  Now that the new immigration rules have…

We’ve all seen the govern advertisements. The clock is ticking, we are told. From January 1, 2021 businesses that deal with Europe will have to follow new rules. This is just part of the story however, because the changes include new immigration legislation that applies not only to those who trade with Europe, but also to those who employ any overseas workers. This new immigration framework means Brexit will not just affect those who import…