21 March 2018
Is the restricted Certificate of Sponsorship process fit for purpose?
Over the last 5 months employers have advertised their roles and, having found nobody suitable in the resident workforce, made requests for a restricted Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) for various roles.
28 February 2018
KN Global immigration update - February 2018
Our February 2018 global immigration update provides details on key changes to immigration rules in global jurisdictions. In this month's issue we include Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Ukraine, India and Thailand. Please note that all immigration rules are subject to change and whilst correct at the time of publication, they should not be relied upon as legal advice or a statement of accuracy at a later date.
31 January 2018
KN Global immigration update - January 2018
Our January 2018 global immigration update provides details on key changes to immigration rules in global jurisdictions. In this month's issue we include Switzerland, Malta, Ukraine, European Union, Australia, Singapore and UAE. Please note that all immigration rules are subject to change and whilst correct at the time of publication, they should not be relied upon as legal advice or a statement of accuracy at a later date.
29 January 2018
#Brexit - Lie back and think of British citizenship
Getting a second nationality is like losing your virginity. What? Bear with me. For some people, applying for naturalisation is an emotional decision. They think hard about it and wonder if maybe they're giving away a bit of themselves. For some it's a sign of commitment. Other people can't apply fast enough - they want it over with and are willing to invest time and money getting it out of the way as fast as possible.
18 January 2018
Nationality, bias and the UK immigration system
“Why are we having all these people from shithole countries come here?” The words allegedly uttered by the President of the United States in a White House meeting last week on a proposed bi-partisan immigration plan. If the numerous, and as yet not fully denied, reports are to be believed, President Trump proposed that the US should not be taking as many migrants from Africa and Haiti but should instead look to countries like Norway to make up their immigration quotas.
