April 3, 2020
If you’re in the UK and your visa expires between 24 January 2020 and 31 May 2020 your visa will be extended to 31 May 2020 if you cannot leave the country because of travel restrictions or self-isolation.
Employment Alert – Visa Extensions and COVID-19
April 3, 2020
Immigration – Visa Extensions and COVID-19.
Employment Alert – Unskilled workers from the EU
February 19, 2020
The government announces proposals for work based immigration.
What are the disadvantages of dual citizenship?
January 30, 2020
Dual citizenship is not unusual these days. At first glance it’s a harmless exercise and many people have sound practical reasons for acquiring dual or more nationalities. However it’s worth a moment or two’s reflection before adding to ones nationality portfolio.
Business Immigration – Preparing for 2021
January 22, 2020
We’re promised that a shiny new immigration system will come into force in January next year but, as yet; we don’t know what it’ll look like. That said, details of the Conservative Party’s aspirations have emerged and it’s clear the government wants to end the free movement of workers from the EU. This provides businesses with a good opportunity to look ahead and take protective action where…
Employment Alert – New Immigration rules from January 2021
January 21, 2020
The Government intends to implement new immigration rules on 1 January 2021
Immigration for Doctors – Who are ‘Doctors and Nurses’?
December 16, 2019
In the General Election campaign we heard a fair amount about ‘Doctors and Nurses’. It’s a safe bet we’ll hear more. But what do politicians mean when they talk about ‘Doctors and Nurses’?
Immigration for Doctors – Sponsorship Duties
December 9, 2019
My remark in a previous note about doctors becoming part of the UK’s immigration control infrastructure excited some interest and concern. I acknowledge there is sometimes a counter-cultural dimension to this sort of regulatory compliance but like it or not, there’s no escaping it.
Trethowans shortlisted for The Legal 500 UK 2020 awards
November 28, 2019
Simon Rhodes, an experienced employment lawyer and Senior Partner at Trethowans has been shortlisted for the Human Resources Individual of the Year Award (outside London) at The Legal 500 UK 2020 awards.
Sopra Steria Appointments – Top Ten Tips
July 17, 2019
Earlier this year applications for visas made from within the UK moved on-line. After you’ve submitted your application you’ll be directed to make an appointment with Sopra Steria to enrol your biometric information.
