The UK Government has introduced significant changes to Immigration rules in recent weeks.
The way UK employers undertake Right to Work checks is changing from 6 April 2022 as part of the Home Office’s continued effort to move to digitalisation. Failure to adhere to these new changes could lead to employers facing sanctions, including but not limited to, a civil penalty of up to £20,000 per illegal worker. It is therefore vital that employers are fully aware of the changes.
From 11 April 2022, the visa routes including the Intra-Company Transfer route, Intra-Company Graduate Trainee route, Representative of an Overseas Business category Visa (apart from for Media representatives), contractual service supplier and independent professional will all be closed to new applicants. These visa routes will be replaced by the new Global Business Mobility visa route.
Immigration specialists Gurjit Pall and Louise Crichton hosted an immigration webinar and Q&A where they share their insight on developments in Immigration Law and in particular, the changes to the Right to Work checks and the introduction of the new immigration visa routes.
This webinar covered:
- The changes in how employers must carry out Right to Work checks on potential employees and existing employees, with limited leave in the UK, from 6 April 2022.
- Practical insight on the steps your organisation needs to take to ensure compliance with the digitalisation of UK Immigration processes
- Context to understand the main changes as a result of the Statement of changes to Immigration Rules
If you have questions or concerns about Immigration and work related visas in the UK please Gurjit or Louise on 03330 430350
Broadcast: 21 April 2022. The content in this webinar, guidance and advice provided by the host, is correct at the time of broadcast. If you are watching a recording after the broadcast date please contact us for the most up to date guidance and advice on this topic.
