All employers must ensure that their employees are legally allowed to work in the UK. Failure to copy and keep stipulated documents could lead to civil penalties of up to £10,000 per employee for whom and employer had not established ‘statutory excuse’.
Did you expect to become an immigration officer? If you employ non EEA nationals you must comply with sponsorship obligations and retain relevant documentation
If you have previously employed nationals from outside the EEA you will be aware of the new Points Based System of Immigration to the United Kingdom. Entry for migrant workers from outside the EEA has been condensed into a 5 Tiered Points Based System, and the employer (or Licensed Sponsor) undertakes responsibility for the migrant worker and is required to meet a range of strict criteria. Before employing someone from outside the EEA ensure that you fully understand your role under the new system. Our immigration team will be pleased to answer your queries click here
This route replaces the Working Holiday Visa. It allows the individual to come to work and holiday and is an ideal way of sourcing seasonal staff. The number of countries for whom this route applies has been reduced and currently only nationals from Australia, New Zealand, Canada and Japan may apply and a quota system applies.
As the Licensed Sponsor, this route allows you the employer to bring skilled workers into the United Kingdom. The criteria relating to Tier 2 is complex and a member of our immigration team will be pleased to assist you click here
On confirmation of your requirements we can liaise with our European partners and colleagues to provide you with details of suitable individuals ranging from 1 month training placements, to permanent staff. Please be aware that Bulgarian & Romanian nationals are required to meet work permit criteria and hold the relevant BR card before taking up employment.
Please contact us for details of the services we can provide click here
Are you an employer looking for immigration advice or help – we have a dedicated immigration team ready to offer support click here