Many UK businesses underestimate how easily a sponsor licence can be placed at risk. Simple compliance failures such as poor record-keeping, incorrect right-to-work checks...

The UK is transitioning to eVisas, replacing physical BRPs and BRCs. Expired documents will be accepted for travel until 31 March 2025, though entry will be denied for those with invalid status. The shift aims to improve immigration system efficiency.

For UK-based companies planning to hire skilled workers from overseas, securing a sponsor licence is the first step.

The concept of self-sponsorship in the UK offers a pathway for individuals aiming to establish themselves professionally without relying on traditional employer sponsorship.

The new Part Suitability framework is the Home Office's updated, consolidated system for assessing whether a visa application must be refused, may be refused, or can be cancelled because of an applicant's past behaviour.

The Home Office has increased the fees and updated processing times for sponsor licence priority services, with changes taking effect from 21 October 2025.

The Home Office has increased the fees and updated processing times for sponsor licence priority services, with changes taking effect from 21 October 2025.

Westbridge Business Immigration brings you the latest updates regarding recent changes to the UK Sponsor Licence application guidance.

UKVCAS appointments have become scarce under the new TLS Contact partnership, causing delays and forcing applicants to travel for availability. Advance planning is strongly recommended.

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper, in an interview with the BBC on Sunday, has pledged to tackle illegal working within the gig economy by closing existing loopholes.

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper, in an interview with the BBC on Sunday, has pledged to tackle illegal working within the gig economy by closing existing loopholes.

The UK government has announced an important update for European visitors planning travel to the United Kingdom. Effective from 2 April 2025, European nationals will require an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA)...

A reputable care provider approached WestBridge Business Immigration after their sponsor licence application had been refused by the Home Office.

Hiring migrant workers comes with important legal and financial responsibilities, and misunderstanding those can have serious consequences for UK employers.

From 22 July 2025, changes to the UK's Skilled Worker visa route will come into effect, including a rise in the general salary and skill threshold and the introduction of a new Temporary Shortage Occupation List...

Effective from 22 July 2025, the UK Home Office has implemented changes to the Skilled Worker visa route that affect care workers and senior care workers classified under Standard Occupational Classification...

The UK's immigration system is designed to attract skilled workers from across the globe, while balancing the needs of the local labour market.

The UK Home Office has launched a webform for reporting errors with eVisas, supporting the transition to digital immigration documentation. As of November 2024, eVisas replace biometric residence permits, simplifying processes for applicants and enhancing immigration system efficiency

Certain occupations are included in the Immigration Salary List (Options D and I in Appendix Skilled Worker).

The intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and immigration policy has taken centre stage in the United Kingdom, with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer signalling significant changes...