Immigration, Sponsorship and Right to Work Training

Employers must adhere to a number of complex rules and requirements in order to ensure that the organisation is protected from civil penalties and other illegal working sanctions. Those that hold a sponsor licence must also ensure that the sponsor duties are complied with.

This means that staff who are responsible for immigration compliance must keep on top of new legislation, case law and frequently updated sponsor guidance.

We have trained significant numbers of staff who deal with immigration compliance over many years. This includes personnel at over 50 UK universities and a vast number of UK businesses. If your staff require training in immigration, sponsorship or right to work compliance, we offer full and half-day sessions and we can also prepare bespoke sessions if required.

Sponsoring Workers and Sponsor Licence Training
Our immigration experts manage sponsor licences for a large number of organisations, including issuing Certificates of Sponsorship and updating the Sponsor Management System as needed. We are also regularly instructed by sponsors that have received a sponsor licence suspension notice from UKVI and we have had considerable success in persuading UKVI to reinstate the licence.

We draw on this expertise when training organisations on best practice. We cover a number of key areas such as compliance with the sponsor duties, how to meet the Genuine Vacancy Test, choosing the most appropriate Occupation Code, how to issue Certificates of Sponsorship and recent case law.

We also cover the process for those applying for entry clearance or permission to stay. This enables those who are responsible for the organisation’s sponsor licence to gain an in-depth understanding of the immigration application process and requirements for employees and their family members.

Immigration Training
We also offer training to cover other potential immigration options for business owners, directors, employees, interns, consultants and others involved with the business including, for example, Global Talent, Representative of an Overseas Business and Business Visitors. We are able to provide detailed information about the application process, conditions and limits of these immigration routes.

Right to Work Training
Our training on Right to Work compliance covers the best practice and fast-changing case law on this subject. Our experts have successfully defended many businesses that have received a Civil Penalty notice. Our training provides practical tips on the prevention of illegal working legislation, right to work checks as well as training on how to avoid or reduce a civil penalty for illegal employment.

We can also review any specialised issues the organisation has in relation to right to work, if requested.

Bespoke Immigration Training
If your organisation requires training on specific areas of law, let us know and we can discuss your needs in detail and prepare a bespoke training session for you.

To discuss your requirements with a member of our team on a no-obligation basis, please contact us.