Creative Worker Visa
The Creative Worker visa is one of the UK’s immigration routes for temporary workers. Learn more about whether you are eligible here.
Sector Expertise
Visa and immigration rules and policy impact different sectors in different ways. Our expert business immigration solicitors have specialist knowledge of immigration law policy and practice for sectors including arts and entertainment, professional services, fintech, manufacturing, hospitality, property development, education, religious organisations and more.
Sector-specialist immigration solicitors
The size and experience of our team allows us to work successfully with business clients across a broad range of sectors, from national and international corporations to entrepreneur-led fast-growing enterprises. We also advise large public and third sector institutions including education providers and religious orders.
There are a number of complex business immigration issues encountered by individuals and businesses operating in certain sectors and our expert professionals can help you navigate the challenges that are specific to you. Working with experienced business immigration solicitors saves you time and removes worry from the process of applying for and maintaining a sponsor licence, confident that you won’t fall foul of the intricate and ever-changing legislation. We can partner with your HR team to provide a seamless service and are happy to offer bespoke training to ensure your team are up-to-date with key regulation. We are familiar with the individual challenges of many sectors and how to overcome them. Some of the key industries we serve include:
- Arts and entertainment
- Tech & Fintech
- Education
- Manufacturing
- Hospitality
- Religious Orders
Business immigration sectors
Arts and entertainment
A sector characterised by short-term sponsorship for specific engagements, our team has the experience and skills to act quickly in relation to events, often acting on instructions at short notice. Our partnership with nQ Legal means we are ideally-placed to provide holistic legal advice across all aspects of a tour or one-off engagement. We have also advised on a number of Global Talent cases in the sector, notably for emerging artists in the soul and Afrobeat genres.
Tech & Fintech
We monitor and understand immigration policy impacting fast-growth tech and fintech businesses, which is typically characterised by challenges such as the need to attract international talent, relocate for development and set up new offices and arms of the business globally. Our team can give expert advice on applications for a Global Talent or Innovator Visa, family and leadership team relocation, sponsor licensing and more.
Education
We have a long-standing background in the education sector, in particular higher education, working with universities and international language schools on policy and practice for international students and global study programmes, applications for visas for study and eligibility to work or bring dependants.
Manufacturing
Our work in this sector often involves short-term entry under business visitor rules, advising overseas businesses providing installation, maintenance and related services to UK client companies. We take instructions at short notice, always mindful of the business needs of client and customer.
Hospitality
We act for some of the North West’s highest-profile and fastest-growing bar and restaurant businesses, facilitating employment of overseas staff into key roles via the Skilled Worker sponsor licence route.
Religious Orders
We work closely with religious orders in the UK and internationally to support and advise on sector-specific visa routes such as T2 Minister of Religion and T5 Religious Workers. We provide advice on sponsor licensing and local labour market exemptions for a wide range of religious bodies.
How we can help
Latitude Law helps entrepreneurs, innovators and businesses navigate the complexities of the UK immigration system across a range of sectors. Our team has deep knowledge of the law, Immigration Rules, Home Office policy and guidance which informs decisions in this field. The passion we have for immigration law, advocacy and seeing client businesses flourish and thrive has allowed us to help countless clients reach their end-goal of relocating, working and living in the UK with their families.
If you would like to speak to one of our business sector experts, click the button below or call 0044 161 234 6800 (Manchester ) / 0044 207 046 7185 (London) / 0032 2792 3371 (Brussels)
Why choose Latitude Law?
Our expert solicitors have extensive knowledge in all aspects of inbound immigration, human rights and nationality law. We have an excellent track record of assisting clients in the most complex cases and issues which can arise from applications, extensions and switching into other categories.
We are proud to have the largest business immigration law team in the North West and are accredited by The Times Best Law Firms, Legal 500, Chambers & Partners and Who’s Who Legal. Get in touch with one of our experts today to discuss your business immigration needs.
Global Business Mobility Visa
If you need help securing a visa through the entrepreneur route, the immigration solicitors at Latitude Law are here to help. We can help you through the application process and provide legal advice and guidance on complex matters, such as appeals.
Minister of Religion Visa
The Tier 2 (Minister of Religion) category is for religious workers who have been offered employment within religious organisations in the UK. Ensure your application goes smoothly and consult an expert solicitor.
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