UK Corporate Immigration

With the introduction of the Points Based System (PBS) for Immigration Control, and the imposition of strict Legal Right to Work Laws, Immigration Law is one of the most important compliance areas for UK businesses.

We work with many global corporations and multi national institutions to ensure all aspects of the UK regulatory framework are met and to provide peace of mind in ensuring our clients maintain a "Grade A" ranking as sponsors of foreign nationals.

Legal 500 recognises the excellence we have in business immigration, maintaining our top ranking for 10 consecutive years and praising the" wealth of experience" we offer. Chambers and Partners acknowledge the "tremendous track record" of our corporate immigration team.

We have extensive experience of all areas of PBS Tiers 1 to 5. In particular, we can advise you on the myriad of obligations that are to be found in Tier 2 policies and procedures for sponsorship by licensed employers.


Strategic Planning

We work with our clients to identify and implement a strategy for compliance with Legal Right to Work (LRTW) laws.

This includes:-

  • Drafting LRTW policy documents;
  • Creating process flows for monitoring immigration status and preventing illegal employment;
  • Creating compliance check lists;
  • Developing record keeping and monitoring systems;
  • Drafting HR manuals;
  • Advising on recruitment processes;
  • We will assist you with a Sponsor Licence Application, including reviewing documentation and HR systems to best achieve a Grade A rating.
  • Our PBS Registration Unit will help you to audit HR files, develop processes and register the company as a sponsor.
  • We offer a PBS audit service which means a member of our team will visit your premises to carry out compliance checks and advise on the processes you have in place to monitor migrant workers. We will provide you with a report accessing your readiness to become a sponsor. We also undertake post licence audits, to ensure that all Tier 2 obligations are met by you as an employer.


Human Resources Consultancy

Our team will consult with Human Resource departments to advise on the immigration aspects of the recruitment and dismissal of overseas candidates. We can also advise on takeover's and mergers.

 We will assist with the development of policies to ensure resident labour market testing is undertaken correctly. This means that employers may issue Certificates of Sponsorship (COS) under Tier 2 General without displacing resident workers.

Our team can also act as a key contact and or undertake Level 1 and or 2 responsibilities on the Sponsor Management System (SMS).


Processes

We can assist with all the key immigration processes including:-

  • Issuing Certificates of Sponsorship (COS);
  • Applying for Further Leave to Remain;
  • Assisting in obtaining an Identity Card for foreign nationals;
  • Application for UK Entry Clearance;
  • Applications for Dependant Family Members;
  • Applications under European Law;
  • Highly Skilled Migrants (Tier 1) Points Based System;
  • Registration under the Accession Worker Regulations;
  • Citizenship and Permanent Residence Applications;
  • Assistance with Coordinated World Wide Migration;
  • Strategic Planning for start ups;
  • Applications to be considered on a discretionary basis outside the Rules;
  • Drafting of Assignment Letters and Contracts of Employment;
  • Drafting of Global Mobility Policies;

For more information please contact our Immigration Team.