Immigration

Staying on top of the UK’s fast‑changing business immigration regime is crucial to recruit and retain global talent. We work with employers of all sizes to make sure your systems, policies, and sponsorships are legally sound, protecting your organisation. Our advice helps you stay compliant.

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Sponsor licence compliance

Assisting you to comply with your sponsor duties, reporting/record‑keeping duties, and prepare for Home Office audits.

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Skilled worker route compliance

We’ll assess job roles, salaries, and language requirements to make sure your Skilled worker applications are accurate and complete.

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Legal routes for skilled workers

We advise on appropriate immigration routes into the UK, including Skilled worker and other options.

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Breach identification and mitigation

If something’s gone wrong, we’ll investigate suspected breaches and we’ll help you understand your exposure, take corrective action, and protect your licence rating.

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Right to work checks

We can design and review right-to-work processes, train staff, manage follow-up checks and review audit trails to prevent illegal working liabilities.

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Internal policies to prevent illegal working

We draft and implement immigration and onboarding policies, sponsor management systems, escalation procedures, and governance frameworks tailored to your risk profile and sector.

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Questions we’re often asked

When is a sponsor licence required?

You’ll need one to employ most workers from overseas under sponsored routes like Skilled Worker.

How long does it take to get a sponsor licence?

It usually takes between 8 and 12 weeks. A priority service may shorten the wait.

Can remote checks satisfy Right to Work?

Yes. You can use Home Office online checks or approved Identity Service Providers.

What happens after a Home Office audit?

Findings may trigger action plans, downgrades, suspensions, or revocation.

How do we remediate a breach?

Investigate, correct processes, self‑report where appropriate, and evidence compliance improvements.

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