How To Switch From Sole Representative To Skilled Worker

On 11 April 2022, the Sole Representative category closed to new applicants. Those who already held permission have been able to extend and settle. You can find helpful blog posts and information on extending and settling in this category here and here.

A Climate of Harsh Decision-Making

It has become increasingly clear to practitioners that just because a Sole Representative met the requirements in a previous application, and little has changed, does not mean that their extension or settlement application is secure. While in some decisions we have merely seen the Rules being applied more stringently, in other cases there have been unexpected and new interpretations of the Rules.