Discover the intricacies of 'self-sponsorship' under UK Immigration Rules. While individuals can be sponsored by their own companies, strict compliance requirements and responsibilities apply. Learn how to navigate the sponsor licence application process and the challenges faced by start-ups.

Following an historic landslide election victory for the Labour party in the general election, it will be interesting to see whether there will be a change of direction for immigration policies after 14 years of Conservative governance. In terms of the immigration policies which we can expect from the new Labour government, we have provided a breakdown of all the key immigration points from Labour’s election manifesto. Read more here.

Learn about the common pitfalls in maintaining a sponsor licence. Non-compliance can be costly and take up precious management time to rectify. Read our guide now.

The UK is an attractive market for many businesses and entrepreneurs and those who want to come to the UK to do business will generally need a visa. Whilst the wealth of visa routes mean you have a better chance of securing the right visa, it can also make it difficult to determine which one you need and how exactly to get it. Learn more about the UK's complicated business immigration rules.

The UK Global Talent visa is one of several visa routes that allow for people with specialist skills or knowledge in a particular sector to come to the UK to work. It is designed to attract talented and promising individuals in the science, technology and arts sectors. If you wish to move to the UK and work in a relevant field, find out if the Global Talent visa is the right option for you.

Working in a politically-charged area of law like immigration can be challenging. Clients crave certainty, which is not something an immigration lawyer can easily offer. They value predictability, which is not an obvious feature of UK government policy in this area. Learn how our expert lawyers can guide you through this minefield.

Obtaining a sponsor licence enables your organisation to sponsor migrant workers in the UK. The Home Office will determine whether an organisation is eligible for a sponsor licence by looking at whether the organisation can meet key criteria. Find out if you meet the criteria and ensure you don't make mistakes in your application.

The UK's Global Talent visa route is for those who have exceptional talent, or who have the potential to thrive in the fields of science, engineering, humanities, social science, medicine, digital technology, architecture, fashion design, film & television, or arts & culture. Find out if you need to secure an endorsement and if so, how to go about obtaining it.