What is the legal distinction between limited leave and indefinite leave in the UK?
For many people considering a life in the UK, immigration status is far more than a technical legal concept. It determines whether you can work, study, bring family members, access services, travel freely and ultimately build a long-term future in the UK. One of the most fundamental distinctions in UK immigration law is between limited … Continued
Proceeds of Crime
Lisa Uttley
Public inquiries
Preparing for a Home Office sponsor licence compliance visit
Contents Why sponsor licence compliance visits matter What is a sponsor licence compliance visit? What triggers a Home Office compliance visit? Types of sponsor licence compliance visits What happens during a compliance visit Documents and information the Home Office will review Staff interviews: what employers should expect Common mistakes employers make during visits How to … Continued
Why UK immigration compliance is now a board-level risk
UK immigration compliance is an area of reputational risk that is often overlooked. We are seeing increased Home Office scrutiny and enforcement action against organisations with civil and criminal penalties for breaches of immigration duties. All UK employers are required by law to comply with the prevention of illegal working regulations, while organisations holding sponsor … Continued
Joe Levtov
UK Government pushes forward with ILR reform despite growing opposition
Migration and Citizenship Minister Mike Tapp confirmed that the UK Government will proceed with its “earned settlement” model, which would extend the standard qualifying period for Indefinite Leave to Remain “ILR” from five to ten years. However, he acknowledged that crucial details, including whether the changes will apply retrospectively to migrants already in the UK, … Continued
Anatoly Matveev
The complete guide to UK sponsor licence compliance
Contents Why sponsor licence compliance matters Sponsor licence compliance: what the Home Office expects Core sponsor licence duties explained Record-keeping Reporting Monitoring and tracking Common sponsor licence compliance failures Home Office sponsor licence audits and compliance visits Consequences of sponsor licence non-compliance Staying compliant in practice When should employers seek legal advice? Frequently asked questions … Continued