The innovator and start up visas replace the Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) route which is now CLOSED to new applicants and the Tier 1 (Graduate Entrepreneur) route which will close from 6 July 2019. Start- up visas You can apply for a Start-up visa if: you want to set up a business in the UK; you […]
An individual from outside the European Economic Area, who is seeking to live in the UK for 6 months or more is required to pay a health surcharge as part of their visa application.
As an employer, you will need to apply for a sponsor licence to sponsor a non-EEA migrant under the Tier 2 (General) route. Once you are granted a sponsor licence you will be able to issue Certificates of Sponsorship (CoS) to non-EEA migrants through the Sponsorship Management System (SMS). The sponsor is normally the employer […]
All Employers should be aware that it is unlawful to employ someone who does not have the right to live and the right to work in the UK or who is working in breach of their conditions of stay. Employers should comply with their obligation to prevent illegal working. They must: Carry out “right to […]
