Webinar Webinar Recruitment in the Healthcare Sector: Immigration and Employment Perspectives 3 October 2024 Amy Jones Immigration, Employment The healthcare sector across the UK is facing a serious challenge around staff recruitment and retention. A combination of Brexit and Covid…
Blog Post Blog Post Update: Visitors from many countries including US, Australia, Canada and New Zealand to require Electronic Travel Authorisation for UK visits from 8 January 2025 2 October 2024 Rebecca Engel-Morton Immigration On 10 September 2024, the government provided an important update on the rollout of the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme.…
Blog Post Blog Post Digitalisation of the UK border: what this means for international employees and what employers must do. 26 August 2024 Jacqueline Moore Immigration The way international citizens prove their right to live and work in the UK is changing.Since July 2015, visa holders have been issued a…
Blog Post Blog Post Taking part in the Fringe and beyond, temporary and permanent visa options for international performers looking to live in Scotland 25 July 2024 Louise Crichton Immigration Edinburgh in August – there’s nowhere quite like it. The Edinburgh Festival Fringe is one of the greatest celebrations of arts and culture…
Blog Post Blog Post No evidence of abuse but the future of the Graduate visa is still in doubt 17 May 2024 Louise Crichton Immigration Home Secretary James Cleverly has set his sights on international graduates in his ambition to reduce immigration to the UK. The current…
Blog Post Blog Post UK Government Consultation on Registration of Overseas-qualified Dentists 1 May 2024 Louise Crichton Healthcare, Immigration With ‘dental deserts’, where there is little NHS dental care provision, reportedly growing across the UK the national shortage of dentists…
Blog Post Blog Post Frequently asked questions about changes to Skilled Worker Visas 29 April 2024 Louise Crichton Immigration As part of the Government’s 5-point Plan to Curb Net Migration big changes have been introduced for the salary requirement for Skilled…
Webinar Webinar Immigration Law Update – Expect the Unexpected in 2024 23 April 2024 Gurjit Pall Immigration Immigration law is always a dynamic and fast-changing area, but individuals and businesses alike will have been surprised by the government…
Blog Post Blog Post Moving to Scotland from the US. British Citizenship and Visa options for US citizens with Scottish Ancestry 11 April 2024 Jacqueline Moore Immigration Key things that US citizens looking to relocate to Scotland need to know when checking their Scottish ancestry, British Citizenship and…
Blog Post Blog Post Key Changes to Care Worker Visas 6 March 2024 Louise Crichton Immigration Since the publication on 19 February 2024 of the Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules we’ve received many enquiries about the…
Blog Post Blog Post National Careers Week | Graduate Visa Requirements and Tips for Employers 4 March 2024 Louise Crichton Employment, Immigration National Careers Week is a celebration of careers guidance and free resources in education across the UK. The aim is to provide a focus for…
Webinar Webinar Social Housing | Key Issues facing Social Housing Providers in Scotland in 2024 4 March 2024 Noele McClelland Immigration The social housing sector continues to evolve to meet the increased demands of today’s society. Responding to housing targets, dealing with…
Blog Post Blog Post Major changes ahead for UK businesses recruiting international talent 13 February 2024 Jacqueline Moore Immigration In the post-Brexit, post-COVID labour market, the Skilled Worker visa is an essential tool for businesses to meet recruitment challenges…
Webinar Webinar Immigration | International Talent and Employee Life Cycle Issues 17 January 2024 Gurjit Pall Immigration, Employment International recruitment comes with additional expenses and risks. It is important to ensure that employers have the correct policies and…
Blog Post Blog Post Immigration law updates - What to expect in 2024 5 January 2024 Louise Crichton Immigration Immigration law is always a dynamic and fast-changing area, but practitioners, individuals and businesses alike have been surprised by the…
Blog Post Blog Post “I wish someone had told me” – The importance of seeking legal advice before making an immigration application 20 December 2023 Louise Crichton Immigration When embarking on making a UK visa application, you may wonder whether it is worth seeking immigration advice. The application process can…
Press Release Press Release Right to Work changes under the spotlight at Thorntons webinar 24 October 2023 Employment, Immigration Full-service law firm Thorntons is hosting a free webinar about the UK’s Right to Work regulations amid soaring penalties for businesses…
Press Release Press Release Be careful not to break the ‘right to work’ rules 3 October 2023 Jacqueline Moore Employment, Immigration Recruiting the right employees is crucial for the success of any business. In the UK, employers are responsible for ensuring members of…
Blog Post Blog Post Good news for holders of EU pre-settled status 31 August 2023 Jacqueline Moore Immigration Holders of EU Settlement Scheme pre-settled status will benefit from automatic extensions from 1 September. If you hold pre-settled or…
Blog Post Blog Post Can sponsorship of international staff help tackle the shortage of dentists and dental practitioners in the UK? 15 August 2023 Jacqueline Moore Healthcare, Immigration The British Dental Association (BDA) reports that, “Two thirds (65%) say their practices have unfilled vacancies for dentists. 82% of those…
Blog Post Blog Post How the plans for a hike in visa application and health surcharge fees will affect British citizens and UK businesses: 3 case studies 7 August 2023 Jacqueline Moore Immigration On 13 July 2023, the UK Government announced a sharp increase in both the Immigration Health Surcharge and visa application fees. The…