We are seeing an increasing number of companies applying for a Home Office sponsor licence to sponsor and employ migrant workers from both EU and non-EU countries.

Thinking of retiring to Spain? In this video, Javier — senior caseworker and Spanish qualified lawyer at Latitude Law — breaks down the Spain Non-Lucrative Visa.

It's a stressful and uncertain time for some overseas students hoping to enrol in UK universities.

The Home Secretary, Yvette Cooper, has announced a planned amendment to the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill which is currently before Parliament...

The brainchild of Priti Patel and the subject of Suella Braverman's dreams, the Rwandan Plan has been declared lawful (sort of) by the High Court in AAA and others v SSHD [2022] EWHC 3230 (Admin).

The Private Life immigration route, established in July 2012, allows for settlement after 5-10 years, with specific provisions for children and young adults based on their UK residency duration and circumstances.

The Private Life immigration route was introduced along with many other changes to the rules in July 2012 to implement the government's view of its obligations under Article 8 ECHR.

The UK's first post-Brexit trade deal, the UK–Australia Free Trade Agreement (FTA) (The Agreement), came into force on 31 May 2023.

Discover the UK Creative Worker Visa with Callum Ingram-Taylor of Latitude Law. Understand eligibility, sponsorship, and how to apply for temporary work in the creative industry. Contact Latitude Law for tailored advice...

On 22 October 2020, new Immigration Rules were published. The changes are extensive and apply to a large number of UK immigration categories ...

In 2022 details of around 18,000 people were made public. These people were Afghan nationals who had applied to the two resettlement routes operated by the British government.

Holding a sponsor licence allows businesses to employ migrant workers within suitably skilled roles. There are many responsibilities and duties which apply to sponsors...

The Safety of Rwanda Bill (the Rwandan bill) is a piece of legislation designating Rwanda as a ‘safe' country rather than seeking to keep Rwanda safe.

Applicants applying for entry clearance or leave to remain as a partner on the 5-year route under Appendix FM must be able to meet a financial requirement.

The UK Government's assertion that a convicted individual cannot be deported due to Commonwealth exemptions under the Immigration Act 1971 appears to overlook a critical detai...

A company that holds a Home Office sponsor licence to employ migrant workers would usually only be permitted to sponsor workers who will be working for the company directly.

So-called ‘Golden Visa' or investor visa programmes are immigration routes offered by some countries which offer the possibility of acquiring residency, or in some cases citizenship, through investment.

On 10 February 2025, the Home Office updated their Nationality: Good Character guidance which explains how one's history, both criminal, immigration...

In a very welcome decision the Supreme Court has found that the UK Government's intention to send asylum seekers to Rwanda (the Rwanda plan) is unlawful.

As explained in our previous article which can be found here; international footballers who require a visa to play professional football in England or undertake any employment duties...