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Country Guide: Germany
Before working in Germany, nationals of certain countries may be required to apply for a visa. In this guide,...
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Sponsorship Duties: Your guide to getting it right
Under UK Immigration Rules, any business wishing to hire workers from outside the resident labour market must first gain...
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UK Immigration: What is the Common Travel Area?
The Common Travel Area (CTA) is an open borders zone which is made up of the UK, Ireland and...
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Quick guide to work permits in Belgium
Belgium is a member of the European Union (EU), which means that nationals of other EU member states are...
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USA: Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) and National Interest Exceptions
The Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) is an automated system used to determine the eligibility of visitors to...
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SSW Global Immigration Updates
This week, the Global Immigration team at Smith Stone Walters would like to highlight the following updates from Thailand,...
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What happens if your sponsor licence is revoked?
Once you have applied for and successfully secured a sponsor licence for your business, it is important to keep...
alt="How to get a faster decision on your sponsor licence application"/>
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How to get a faster decision on your sponsor licence application
Under UK immigration rules, any business wishing to hire workers from outside the resident labour market must first obtain...
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Studying in the UK: Tips for international students
The UK is a popular destination for international students, with a wide choice of world-class universities offering globally recognised...
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Latest updates in global immigration
This week, the SSW Global Immigration team would like to highlight the following updates from the United States, New...
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New High Potential Individual visa for top global graduates
On 22 July 2021, the UK government launched its new Innovation Strategy, which sets out long-term plans to boost...
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What’s new in global immigration?
This week, the SSW Global Immigration team would like to highlight the following updates from Taiwan, Saudi Arabia and...
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Fully vaccinated EU and US travellers exempt from quarantine
The UK government has announced that from 4am on 2 August 2021, passengers arriving in England from amber list...
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Home Office request salary evidence for sponsored workers
The Sponsor Assurance and Investigations Team at the Home Office has recently begun contacting sponsors to request digital copies...
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Factsheet: The Global Talent visa
On 20 February 2020, the UK government launched the Global Talent visa, a bespoke immigration route designed to attract...