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Making our clients say ‘WOW’ this Autumn
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What’s new in global immigration?
Global immigration rules are changing by the day, both in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and as a...
alt="The sponsor licence application fee & how to apply"/>
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The sponsor licence application fee & how to apply
There are now less than three months to go until the Brexit transition period ends at 11pm on 31st...
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Immigration Health Surcharge to rise from 27 October
From 27 October 2020, the Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) will rise to £624 per person per year, an increase...
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Global immigration news round-up
Global immigration rules are changing by the day, both in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and as a...
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Licenced Sponsors: The Home Office wants your views!
The communications team at the Home Office has recently reached out to businesses holding a sponsor licence to invite...
alt="Limited slots as priority service re-opens for sponsors"/>
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Limited slots as priority service re-opens for sponsors
The Home Office has now re-opened its Tier 2 and 5 priority change of circumstance service following months of...
alt="SSW secures Sole Representative success amid pandemic"/>
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SSW secures Sole Representative success amid pandemic
The Representatives of Overseas Business visa category, otherwise known as the ‘Sole Representative visa’, is a UK immigration route...
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Latest updates in global immigration
Global immigration rules and procedures are changing by the day, as governments around the world begin to ease lockdown...
alt="Shortage Occupation List reviewed by MAC"/>
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Shortage Occupation List reviewed by MAC
On 29 September, the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) published a review of the Shortage Occupation List (SOL) and recommended...
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What is a ‘genuine vacancy’ under the sponsor licence rules?
From 1 January 2021, any UK business wishing to hire skilled EU or non-EU workers under the new points-based...
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What’s new in Global Immigration?
Global immigration rules are changing by the day, both in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and as a...
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COVID-19 and the EU Settlement Scheme
Since the introduction of lockdown measures and global travel bans to help combat COVID-19, campaign groups and charities have...
alt="IDV app success for SSW client"/>
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IDV app success for SSW client
As UK Visa and Citizenship Application Services (UKVCAS) across the country return to service following the easing of lockdown...
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Global immigration news round-up
Global immigration rules are changing by the day, both in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and as a...
alt="New student visa routes to open from October"/>
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New student visa routes to open from October
In a Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules published on 10 September, the government has announced that new...