03
Feb
IT Consulting and Software Development Company Granted with Nara Solicitors
IT Consulting and Software Development Company, client of ours recently secured a Sponsor Licence to hire skilled migrant workers.
28
Jan
Success Story: Defending a Student’s Right to Stay in the UK
Our client, an international student on a Student Route visa, was detained by immigration authorities for allegedly breaching the conditions of their leave by working more than the permitted 20 hours per week. The student, however, asserted that they had strictly adhered to the immigration rules
27
Jan
Sponsor Licence Secured with A-Rating in Record Time for a 2 Month old Company
The outcome was nothing short of remarkable. Within just a few days of submitting the application, our client received their sponsor licence approval—awarded with an A-rating, the highest rating possible for new sponsors.
24
Jan
Ensuring Compliance: Reporting Unauthorised Absences of Sponsored Workers
Reporting unauthorised absences is a critical part of your responsibilities as a sponsor license holder. By staying on top of your reporting duties, you’re safeguarding your sponsor licence and ensuring a smooth pathway for your Skilled Workers.
21
Jan
Defined COS (Certificate of Sponsorship) Granted for Warehouse Manager Role
🎉 Success Story: A client of yours, successfully obtained defined certificates of sponsorship (CoS) for Warehouse Manager role in just 10 days from the date of application. This achievement marks a significant turnaround, allowing them to expand their workforce with skilled migrant workers.
21
Jan
Lessons from R (Andrews) v SSHD [2025]: The Risks of Relying Solely on Home Office Guidance
The judgment is a powerful reminder of the importance of strictly adhering to Immigration Rules. While Home Office guidance can offer useful clarification, it cannot justify actions that conflict with the rules or statutory provisions.
18
Jan
From Suspension to Success: How We Achieved Sponsor License Reinstatement for a Care Provider
The sponsor licence was suspended for a care provider putting immigration status of 60 sponsored workers and their families on risk. This blog recounts the journey from the initial unannounced Home Office visit to the successful reinstatement of the sponsor license on 17 January 2025.
17
Jan
Understanding Minor and Significant Errors in Sponsorship (CoS) and Amendments Allowed
By understanding the distinctions between minor and significant errors, sponsors can maintain compliance with UKVI requirements and ensure a smooth sponsorship process for their migrant workers.
17
Jan
Proposed Increase in Certificate of Sponsorship Fees and Other Immigration Products
The proposed changes will be debated in Parliament and are subject to approval by both Houses. If approved, the new fees will be introduced through amendments to the Immigration and Nationality (Fees) Regulations 2018, as soon as Parliamentary time allows.
16
Jan
Sponsor Licence for IT and Technology Company Granted with Nara Solicitors
An IT and technology company, client of ours recently secured a Sponsor Licence to hire skilled migrant workers.
