The ISC is paid by a sponsor each time they assign a Certificate of Sponsorship to an employee under the Skilled Worker or Specialist Worker routes for a period of sponsorship longer than six months, unless an exemption is applicable. It has been somewhat controversial since its introduction in 2017. Find out if your business is subject to this charge.
It is important to know what is required if you lose your BRP. Not only will it be more difficult to prove your status, but you could also be liable for a significant fine if you have not replaced it. The requirements for a lost or stolen BRP vary depending on whether you are currently inside or outside of the UK. Read more here.
A new Statement of Changes to Immigration Rules was released on 09 March 2023. Most updates will come into force on 12 April 2023, although some will come into force later this year. Read about some of the key changes.
If your endorsement application has been refused then you may be eligible to apply for a review or re-apply. It is important to understand why the application has been refused and ensure you’re meeting the specifications of your endorsing body.
We see this bill as a ham-fisted attempt to tackle an admittedly concerning problem through a series of pronouncements, threats, assumptions and rules which are blatantly unworkable. Found out why we think so.
In May 2021, the UK government announced that the UK & India had signed a new migration partnership as ‘part of the UK Government’s commitment to deliver an immigration system that attracts the best and brightest individuals from India and around the world’. Found out how this works in practice.
The UK and India signed a migration partnership in May 2021 under the UK’s Youth Mobility Scheme, offering young professionals the chance to work and live in each other's countries. Indian nationals must win a place through a ballot system, meeting specific criteria like age, education, and financial requirements. The first ballot opened in February 2023, with 2,400 available spots.
Whilst a company that holds a Home Office sponsor licence to employ migrant workers would usually only be permitted to sponsor workers who will be working for the company directly there are limited exceptions to this rule. Found out more here.
