Business Immigration Solicitors
At AMH, our team of experienced solicitors specialise in providing comprehensive business immigration services to help your company meet its immigration needs effectively.
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Business Immigration Solicitors
Navigating the complexities of business immigration law is essential for companies looking to expand their workforce by hiring international talent. At AMH, our team of experienced solicitors specialise in providing comprehensive business immigration services to help your company meet its immigration needs effectively. From obtaining sponsorship licenses to managing visa applications, we offer tailored solutions that align with your business objectives.
Our Business Immigration Law Services
Sponsorship Licences
What is a Sponsorship Licence?
A sponsorship license allows UK-based companies to hire skilled workers from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland. It is essential for businesses looking to attract top international talent.
How We Can Help
- Application Process: Guidance on the application process to obtain a sponsorship licence.
- Compliance Requirements: Ensuring your business meets the Home Office’s compliance requirements.
- Ongoing Support: Assistance with maintaining your sponsorship licence and fulfilling your duties as a sponsor.
Skilled Worker Visas
Understanding the Skilled Worker Visa
The Skilled Worker Visa, formerly known as the Tier 2 (General) visa, allows skilled workers to come to or stay in the UK to do an eligible job with an approved employer.
Our Services
- Eligibility Assessment: Determining if the position and the candidate meet the eligibility criteria.
- Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS): Assistance with issuing a CoS for the prospective employee.
- Application Support: Comprehensive support with the visa application process, including document preparation and submission.
Intra-Company Transfers
What is an Intra-Company Transfer (ICT) Visa?
The ICT visa allows multinational companies to transfer their existing employees from overseas offices to their UK branches.
Our Expertise
- ICT Visa Applications: Guidance on applying for ICT visas for your employees.
- Legal Compliance: Ensuring all legal requirements and conditions are met to facilitate a smooth transfer.
- Support for Transferees: Assistance for employees and their families in adjusting to life in the UK.
Business Visitor Visas
Overview of Business Visitor Visas
Business Visitor Visas allow individuals to come to the UK for business-related activities such as meetings, conferences, and training for up to six months.
How We Assist
- Visa Applications: Help with preparing and submitting business visitor visa applications.
- Document Preparation: Ensuring all necessary documents are in order to support the visa application.
- Advisory Services: Guidance on what activities are permitted under a business visitor visa.
Innovator and Start-up Visas
Innovator Visa
The Innovator Visa is designed for experienced business people seeking to establish a new business in the UK.
Start-up Visa
The Start-up Visa is aimed at early-stage entrepreneurs looking to establish a business in the UK for the first time.
Our Services
- Business Plan Preparation: Assistance with developing a robust business plan to meet the visa requirements.
- Endorsement: Guidance on obtaining endorsement from an approved body.
- Application Support: Comprehensive support throughout the visa application process.
Sole Representative Visas
What is a Sole Representative Visa?
The Sole Representative Visa allows a senior employee of an overseas company to come to the UK to set up a UK branch or wholly-owned subsidiary.
Our Expertise
- Eligibility Assessment: Evaluating the eligibility of the candidate and the company.
- Application Process: Assistance with the entire application process, ensuring all criteria are met.
- Legal Guidance: Ongoing legal support to ensure compliance with UK immigration laws.
Compliance and Audit Services
Importance of Compliance
Maintaining compliance with UK immigration laws is crucial for businesses to avoid penalties and ensure the legal status of their employees.
Our Services
- Compliance Audits: Conducting thorough audits to ensure your business meets all sponsorship requirements.
- Policy Development: Helping develop internal policies and procedures to maintain compliance.
- Training: Providing training for your HR and recruitment teams on compliance issues.
Appeals and Judicial Reviews
Dealing with Refusals
If your visa application or sponsorship license application is refused, you may have the right to appeal or request a judicial review.
Our Support
- Appeals: Representation and support in appealing visa and sponsorship license refusals.
- Judicial Reviews: Guidance and representation in seeking judicial reviews of immigration decisions.
Why Choose Us?
Expertise and Experience
Our team of business immigration solicitors has extensive experience in handling a wide range of business immigration matters. We stay updated with the latest changes in immigration law to provide you with the best possible advice and representation.
Tailored Solutions
We understand that every business has unique needs and challenges. Our solicitors take the time to understand your specific requirements and provide personalised legal solutions tailored to your business objectives.
Comprehensive Support
From initial consultations to the final resolution of your case, we offer comprehensive support at every stage of the immigration process. We are dedicated to helping your business achieve a successful outcome.
Transparent Fees
We believe in transparency when it comes to fees. We provide clear and competitive pricing for our services, ensuring that you know what to expect from the outset.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The required documents typically include proof of your business’s trading presence in the UK, details of your HR and recruitment processes, and evidence of your ability to comply with sponsorship duties.
Processing times for skilled worker visas vary, but it typically takes between three to eight weeks. It is important to apply well in advance of the intended start date for the employee.
No, business visitor visa holders are not permitted to work in the UK. They can only engage in permitted business-related activities such as attending meetings, conferences, and training.
Key requirements for an innovator visa include having an innovative, viable, and scalable business idea, securing endorsement from an approved body, and having at least £50,000 in investment funds.
If your sponsorship licence is revoked, you will no longer be able to sponsor new employees, and existing sponsored employees may have their visas curtailed. It is crucial to maintain compliance to avoid revocation.
Maintaining compliance involves regularly reviewing and updating your policies and procedures, conducting internal audits, and ensuring that your HR team is trained on compliance issues. Our solicitors can assist with these processes to help you stay compliant.
Contact Us
If you need expert assistance with any aspect of business immigration law, please do not hesitate to contact us. Our friendly and knowledgeable team is here to help you navigate the complexities of the immigration system and achieve your business objectives.
- 0333 006 9949
- [email protected]
- Sovereign House, 184 Nottingham Road, New Basford, Nottingham NG7 7BA
Explore the rest of our website for more information about our services and to schedule a consultation with one of our experienced business immigration solicitors.
By choosing AMH you are partnering with a team dedicated to providing expert business immigration law services with a focus on achieving the best possible outcomes for our clients.
Contact us today to discuss your business immigration needs and how we can assist you.
Areas We Cover
Our solicitors provide expert legal services across all major cities in England, ensuring comprehensive support wherever you are. We proudly serve clients in London, Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds, Sheffield, Bristol, Newcastle, Nottingham, and Southampton. Our team is committed to delivering high-quality legal advice and representation, whether you’re in the bustling capital, the industrial heartlands, or the vibrant northern cities. We are well-equipped to handle your legal needs efficiently and effectively.
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Testimonials
What Our Clients Have Said
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