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Care workers officially added to Shortage Occupation List in new Statement of Changes
It was announced earlier this year that the UK government would be adding care and home workers to the Shortage Occupation List, making them eligible to be sponsored for the Skilled Worker Route. The latest Statement of Changes, released 24 January 2021, makes provision for this, and will be effective as of 15 February 2022.
Visit the UK – How to Work Whilst You’re There
How to work whilst you’re visiting the UK?
If you want to visit the UK this year for business reasons, you need to get a visa (if eligible).
Depending on your circumstances, a standard visitor visa may be suitable for your business needs. We explain what this visa is, who is eligible, what business activities you can and cannot do on this visa and how we can help you apply for one.
How to avoid illegal working penalties: a guide for employers
The latest quarterly report from UK Visas and Immigration shows that the government is enforcing civil penalties for illegal working throughout the UK. Woodcock Law discusses what happens if you are found to be employing illegal workers, and how to avoid this situation by carrying out due diligence in your right to work checks.
Section 3C and 3D leave: extending leave for those with pending immigration applications, appeals and reviews
The Home Office has systems in place called 3C leave and 3D leave that extends a person’s leave if they are near the end of their leave to enter or remain in the UK. This system stops immigration applicants from becoming an overstayer in the UK whilst decisions and appeals are pending regarding their immigration application.
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