Tag: Immigration

Innovator Founder vs UK Expansion Worker Visa

Your guide to expanding or establishing your business in the UK Introduction The UK remains a high-opportunity destination for entrepreneurs and overseas businesses looking to innovate, scale, or establish a new market presence. However, the immigration landscape has evolved considerably in recent years. The broad business routes of the past…

Care Home Sponsorship Licence, Visa & Work Permit Applications

Sponsorship Licence Experts | Skilled Worker (Tier 2) The corporate immigration team at Branch Austin McCormick based in central London focuses on securing sponsorship licences for entities ranging from start-up to larger multi-jurisdictional companies. Branch Austin McCormick is listed in the Legal 500 Directory and is registered with the…

Is it possible for a skilled worker (Tier 2) migrant to start up a business in the UK?

The short answer is yes, but the detailed answer is – it is more complicated than you may initially envisage.  A common question from our clients on a skilled worker visa (previously known as tier 2) is whether they can set up a company,…

How to appeal against deportation and deportation orders in the UK: Practical steps in 2021

Deportation occurs where the Secretary of State for the Home Department (SSHD) or an Immigration Officer is considering deportation or removal from the UK would be in breach of the their human rights. Commonly, a breach of the right to respect for private and family life by virtue of…

Final Call: 30th June 2021 | End of the Brexit Grace Period and the EU Settlement Scheme

If you or your close family members are European Union (EU), or EEA Citizens please read to ensure your right to remain in the UK is protected. Who does this affect? If you are currently residing in the United Kingdom, the deadline to apply for an application under…

Recent Success Story: Tier 2 / Skilled Worker Sponsorship Licence – (Granted on priority service) in under 10 working days

We acted for a limited company based in the UK namely, an independent media and marketing agency based in Mayfair, London.  The company were keen to secure a sponsorship licence, for numerous reasons but primarily, to enable them to hire…

EEA Nationals – Transition Period Deadline: 30th June 2021

On the 31st December 2020, the United Kingdom formally left the European Union. As a result of the UK’s departure free movement has now ended between the UK and European countries. EU Nationals who wish to enter or reside in the United Kingdom are subject to the domestic law…