BUSINESS IMMIGRATION
At KB Law Solicitors, we advise employers, business owners and overseas professionals on UK business immigration, international recruitment and Home Office compliance.
Whether you are recruiting an overseas employee, transferring staff to the UK or establishing a UK business presence, we provide clear, commercially practical advice tailored to your objectives.
We help you identify the appropriate immigration route, understand the requirements and prepare the necessary applications. We also support employers in meeting their ongoing sponsorship and right to work obligations.
Sponsor Licences and International Recruitment
Employing overseas workers requires careful planning. Depending on the individual’s immigration status and the role offered, your business may need a sponsor licence before it can sponsor their visa application.
We assist with:
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Assessing whether your business and proposed roles are eligible for sponsorship.
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Preparing and submitting sponsor licence applications.
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Reviewing supporting documents and sponsorship arrangements.
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Advising on Certificates of Sponsorship and allocation requests.
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Assessing occupation codes, salary requirements and other sponsorship conditions.
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Preparing sponsored worker visa applications.
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Advising on changes of employer, role or immigration status.
We explain the process, likely timescales and associated costs so that you can plan recruitment and proposed start dates realistically.
Work and Business Visa Applications
We advise on a range of UK immigration routes, including:
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Skilled Worker: for eligible employment with a licensed sponsor.
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Health and Care Worker: for eligible health and adult social care roles, subject to the applicable recruitment and sponsorship restrictions.
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Global Business Mobility: including Senior or Specialist Worker, Graduate Trainee, UK Expansion Worker, Service Supplier and Secondment Worker.
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Innovator Founder: for applicants seeking to establish an innovative, viable and scalable business with the required endorsement.
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Global Talent: for eligible leaders and potential leaders in qualifying fields.
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Scale-up Worker: for eligible employment with an approved scale-up business.
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Temporary Worker routes: for qualifying temporary work.
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International Sportsperson: for eligible sportspersons and coaches.
We also advise on extensions, switching routes, eligible dependant applications and settlement where the relevant route permits it.
Each route has different requirements and restrictions. We assess the options against your circumstances and explain any limitations affecting employment, family members or longer-term plans.
Sponsor Compliance and Right to Work
Obtaining a sponsor licence is only the beginning. Employers must maintain appropriate systems and comply with their ongoing duties. Failures can put the licence and sponsored employees’ immigration status at risk.
We provide advice and support with:
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Sponsor compliance audits and reviews of HR procedures.
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Record-keeping, reporting and monitoring obligations.
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Sponsor Management System reporting and changes to business details.
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Preparation for Home Office compliance visits.
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Right to work checks, including online checks and follow-up requirements.
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Training for HR teams and staff responsible for immigration compliance.
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Responses to Home Office concerns, sponsor licence suspension or revocation.
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Advice on illegal working allegations and civil penalties.
Our approach is practical: we identify weaknesses, explain the risks and help you implement workable compliance procedures.
Application Preparation and Ongoing Support
We guide you through the application process, review the supporting evidence and prepare submissions addressing the relevant requirements. Where appropriate, we liaise with UK Visas and Immigration on your behalf.
We can advise on priority processing services where available. Processing times and decisions remain subject to Home Office procedures and the circumstances of each application.
Clear Advice and Transparent Fees
We understand that immigration issues can affect recruitment, business operations and family life. We provide a confidential, professional service with clear advice on eligibility, risks and next steps.
In many cases, we can offer a fixed fee for an agreed scope of work. Before you instruct us, we explain our legal fees, any applicable VAT, Home Office fees and other anticipated charges, together with what is included in our service.
Whether you are an individual, family member or a business we pride ourselves in delivering the very highest standards of client care, service and advice by ensuring the very best legal advice and representation. We understand that having an immigration issue can be extremely stressful. We can help if you, your family member, employee or business have a problem or query with entering, remaining or settling in the UK. We offer a confidential, professional and cost-effective service with an open and honest fees policy and in most cases can provide an all inclusive fixed fee quote at the outset of the case (so there are no hidden or unexpected costs).
If you wish to obtain advice or legal assistance in respect of sponsor licences, overseas recruitment, business visas or immigration compliance, we offer an affordable and confidential consultation at a fixed fee with and experienced contract lawyer where we can answer your questions and explain the processes that will apply.
For more information or to book an initial consultation, please contact us.