66% Increase in Immigration Health Surcharge to be implemented in February 2024
The increase to the Immigration Health Surcharge was initially anticipated to come into force on 16th January 2024. However, due to delays in the legislative process, it has now been confirmed to take place from 6th February 2024…
Revised Minimum Income of £29,000 for Spouse, Family and Partner Visas
Recently, the UK Home Office released details of a revised plan for the salary requirement for family visas. Full details of transitional provisions will be set out soon however it is intended that these measures will be implemented as follows…
Illegal Working Civil Penalty Fines expected to triple in 2024
The Government has announced plans to impose civil penalties in 2024, on employers who decide to encourage illegal working. This is a breach of their duties as an employer, under the prevention of illegal working regime, and therefore they can face serious fines.
How to effectively manage your sponsor licence in 2024 – sponsor guidance, duties, and compliance.
So, you have officially submitted your sponsor licence application, and it has been approved by the Home Office. Usually, this will mean that your sponsor licence is now valid for four years. The next step is to understand how to maintain your sponsor licence.
Changes to the Student Visa Dependant Rules from January 2024
There have been key adjustments to the Student Visa that have been made effective from 1st January 2024. Most importantly, majority of international students are now no longer allowed to bring family members with them to the UK as dependants.
What does a UK sponsor do?
Generally speaking, a UK sponsor employs migrant workers that must be sponsored to legally work in the UK. A company with a valid UK sponsor licence is obligated to carry out certain duties and responsibilities in line with immigration law.
How do I issue a certificate of sponsorship?
To sponsor a Scale-up worker in the UK you need to ensure the following:
you have an eligible Scale-up business; your business has a valid Scale-up sponsor licence; you are employing an eligible Scale-up worker.
How much does it cost a company in the UK to sponsor a worker?
There are a number of costs involved with sponsoring a foreign worker. A company has to pay for the sponsor licence, the certificate of sponsorship (CoS), the Immigration Skills Charge and other fees depending on the company.
How to sponsor a Scale-up worker
A sponsor can issue a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) through the Sponsor Management System (SMS).