Our immigration team provides legal advice and representation in all business immigration matters, in particular:
• Applications for a sponsor licence under the points-based system.
• Advising businesses on immigration issues relating to the establishment of a UK subsidiary
• Auditing the workforce of UK employers
• Acting as Level 1 User, Level 2 User and Key Contact for licensed UK employers.
• Advising employers both within the UK and EU wide on freedom of movement of workers and family members.
• Tier 2 of the Points-Based System applicaitons (replacing the Work Permit scheme), including:
◦ inter-company transfers;
◦ senior board-level posts;
• Tier 1 of the Points-Based System applications, including: Tier 1 (General) - replacing the "Highly Skilled Migrant Programme"
• Tier 1 (Investor) - replacing the "Investor" category.
• Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) - replacing the "Entrepreneur" and "Innovator" category.
• Tier 1 (Post-Study Work) - replacing the "International Graduates Scheme".
• Applications under EC Association Agreements.
• Entry clearance applications on behalf of the employees of UK employers and high-net worth individuals
• Advising on business visitor visas.