Expansion Worker Visa Case Study

The Challenges Faced

Ms. L, a high-net-worth individual, her husband, and child required relocation to the UK under the new and untested Expansion Worker visa route to establish a trading presence for their overseas business, a Chinese outdoor equipment manufacturer. The complexity of the family’s prior UK residence history necessitated a subject access request to identify potential issues. The intricate corporate structure of the business, with six subsidiaries under two parent entities, demanded extensive evidence to prove the viability of the UK expansion. Additionally, the clients’ last-minute decision to delay entry and the need to secure a private school place for their son, for whom Ms. L’s husband was not the father, added further complexity.

How Latitude Law Helped

Latitude Law submitted a subject access request under the Data Protection Act 2018 to review Ms. L’s UK residence history. We gathered and certified translations of extensive corporate documentation to support the UK expansion’s viability. Collaborating with Latitude Consulting Group, our Mandarin-speaking staff facilitated smooth communication. We secured a sponsor licence for the UK subsidiary, addressing a minor Home Office query regarding bank statements, and issued a Certificate of Sponsorship for Ms. L as Director of UK Operations. We managed the family’s visa applications, addressed the delayed entry, and liaised with a private school’s admissions office, providing evidence of Ms. L’s sole responsibility for her son.

The Outcome

The sponsor licence and visas were successfully secured, enabling Ms. L and her family to relocate to the UK. Latitude Law continues to provide ongoing advice in the first year of visa sponsorship to support future decisions regarding the sponsor licence and potential business expansion, including the addition of a Skilled Worker tier.