19 February 2024
Immigration issues and the regulatory consequences for financial services firms
For firms regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), it is vital that the business – and its relevant employees – ensure that its conduct is without reproach in order to avoid supervisory or regulatory difficulties. This extends to issues of governance and administrative matters, as well as more obvious issues of conduct (such as, for example, financial misconduct) which often receive more press.
2 February 2024
Start dates confirmed for Skilled Worker salary increases and other changes
Yesterday, a ministerial statement was made which confirms the dates that some of the changes will start.
30 January 2024
Sponsor licence renewals out! Compliance audits in?
UKVI has abruptly decided to, in effect, remove expiration dates on sponsor licences and therefore bring about an end to sponsor licence renewal applications. Previously sponsor licences were issued for 4 years and had to be renewed through the Sponsor Management System (and a hefty government fee incurred).
29 January 2024
How much higher will the new Skilled Worker going rates be?
The Government has announced significant changes to curb employment-based immigration to the UK.
26 January 2024
Update to the definition of unmarried partner for Appendix FM family visa applications
The Home Office is set to change the definition of an unmarried partner under Appendix FM on 31 January 2024, which could result in more flexible and generous caseworking.
