Business Immigration Law

The Skilled Worker Visa (SWV) allows foreign citizens, including those from the EU/EEA to live and work in the UK for up to five years. Your employer must hold a valid Sponsor Licence and pay you a minimum salary or the ‘going rate’ for your position.

Our Business Immigration Solicitors have an exceptional track record of successfully assisting employers and visa applicants in securing an SWV. We can also assist you throughout the life of your visa so you will be in a position to apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain after you have completed the five year qualifying period.

If you are a leader in the fields of academia or research, arts and culture, or digital technology, the Global Talent Visa may be the perfect way for you to advance your career in the UK. To be considered for the Global Talent visa, you need to secure endorsement from one of six endorsing bodies engaged by the UK Home Office or have won an eligible award.

Not only can our team assist you with seeking endorsement, we can ensure your submission is filled in correctly and assist you if your application is refused.

Many businesses require the skills and expertise of migrants to grow their organisation, especially in fast moving sectors such as technology, science, finance, and engineering. However, whether you need an expert software programmer or a chef who specialises in a particular cuisine, to hire a foreign-national you must have a valid Sponsor Licence.

Our Business Immigration Solicitors will provide you with the information and support you need to make a successful application.

The Home Office demands that Sponsor Licence holders take their reporting and recording duties and responsibilities seriously. Severe penalties will be imposed for non-compliance, therefore, having our team on retainer to manage your Sponsor Management System (SMS) and, Right to Work Checks, and other responsibilities is essential. Let us take the worry off your shoulders, so you can feel confident that your organisation is fully compliant with Sponsor Licence requirements.

Having your Sponsor Licence suspended or revoked can have catastrophic consequences for your business and anyone employed by you who is in the UK on a work visa. Contact us immediately if your licence has been suspended or revoked so we can put remedial plans immediately in place.

The British Government is committed to making the UK the top destination for foreign-born entrepreneurs. The Innovator Visa ensures those with appropriate investment funds who wish to establish a scalable innovative, and viable business can live and work in the UK.

We can assist you with making your initial application and applying for Settlement if you wish to remain in the UK permanently.

If you have a business idea that is innovative and viable, a Start-up Visa will allow you to stay in the UK for up to two years to launch your venture. We can assist you with gaining endorsement for your business idea and work with you to ensure you can remain in the UK after your Start-up Visa ends, if you so desire.

The Scale-up Worker Visa lets fast-growing UK businesses employ the overseas talent required to scale up. Workers can qualify for two years’ leave to remain and an approved scale-up business need only provide sponsorship for the first six months. This ensures the visa is flexible enough to meet the demands of dynamic enterprises.

The High Potential Individual Visa ensures British businesses can access a wide range of supremely talented graduates from all over the world. Our team has years of experience assisting organisations attract and retain highly-skilled migrants. We help applicants and employers get the most out of this exciting new visa route.

The Health and Care Worker Visa makes it easier for qualified doctors, nurses, health professionals, and adult social care professionals to live and work in the UK. Our Immigration Law Solicitors will ensure the application process for you and your family is smooth and stress free.