In immigration law, criminal convictions can significantly affect individuals seeking to enter or remain in the UK. Understanding how criminal records influence immigration status is crucial for both immigrants and their legal representatives.
In recent times, the visa system for care workers in the UK has faced scrutiny, particularly from key figures in immigration inspection. With criticisms raised by David Neal, the former Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration, it’s crucial to understand the complexities surrounding care worker visas. A recent report from The Guardian sheds light […]
Defined or Undefined Certificate of sponsorship (CoS) If an organisation has a sponsor licence, they would need to assign a defined or undefined CoS to the migrant worker in order that the migrant worker can apply for their skilled worker or other sponsored visa. It is important for the organisation to assign the correct CoS. […]
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 […]
In the recent case of Hargreaves v Governing Body of Manchester Grammar School, the Employment Appeal Tribunal held that it was not unfair for the school to have withheld evidence from the disciplinary panel following a teacher’s altercation with a pupil. What happened? It was alleged in 2016 that Mr Hargreaves, a teacher at Manchester […]
NHS Immigration health surcharge has DOUBLED 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. From 8 January 2019, this fee has increased from £200 to £400 per year. The […]
With the Christmas period fast approaching us, so is the much-anticipated Christmas office parties. However, while employers may host these events to show their gratitude to their employees, they need to keep in mind that the principle of vicarious liability may extend to activities which occur outside normal working hours. What is Vicarious liability? Vicarious […]
What are restrictive covenants? Restrictive covenants are terms employers may use in the employment contract to protect their business. The employee essentially agrees not to act in a specified manner once they have left your employment. Why it is important to have them? During employment, there are some terms that are implied, such as the implied term of […]
In a recent case (Lee v Ashers Baking Co Limited and others )the Supreme Court held that a Christian bakery did not commit direct sexual orientation discrimination in the provision of goods and services when it refused to fulfil a cake order with a message in support of same sex marriage. Background Mr Lee, […]
Why choose the UK to study? The UK is one of the most attractive places to study. It welcomes approximately 260,000 students every year. It offers diversity, world class teaching, a great place to live, which equips you for the global workplace and a qualification that is recognisable in many countries. How can you study […]
