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The government has announced stricter consequences for employers committing immigration offences, including tougher sanctions for repeated breaches, penalties for employing illegal workers, and increased compliance visits. Read more on this here: carterthomas.co.uk/government-ann…

The government has announced a delay to the full rollout of the transition to eVisas, due to concerns surrounding the transition. You can read more on the Home Office's digitalisation strategy and how to be prepared here: carterthomas.co.uk/evisas-and-dig… #eVisas

As UKVI enforcement actions rise, it is more important than ever for licensed sponsors to remain compliant with their duties. Partner @IrfanAli_ct_law shares key tips on how to prepare for a compliance visit and common pitfalls to avoid: carterthomas.co.uk/how-to-be-prep… #SponsorLicence

As the Home Office moves to a digital immigration system, those with paper ILR documents are encouraged to make a No Time Limit (NTL) application to transfer their status to an eVisa. Learn more from Solicitor Cathryn Davies: carterthomas.co.uk/ilr-no-time-li… #ILR #eVisa #NoTimeLimit

Yesterday, our Partner Nick Gore hosted a session on the Global Talent route - a category designed to help those endorsed as a recognised or emerging leader in their field to come to the UK to work. Catch up on the webinar here: carterthomas.co.uk/webinar-the-gl… #GlobalTalentVisa

The Home Office has confirmed the launch of a passenger support helpline for individuals who may require assistance when travelling back to the UK. You can read more on this here: carterthomas.co.uk/evisas-and-dig… #UKImmigration #UKVisa #eVisas

As we move into 2025, it is the perfect time to reflect on the key changes in immigration law from 2024. In our latest article, Legal Associate Sarah Jabir reviews the main changes that shaped the year: carterthomas.co.uk/2024-a-year-in… #ImmigrationLaw #LegalUpdate #2024Recap

The Home Office has made important changes to the sponsor guidance. New rules prevent sponsors from passing certain fees onto Skilled Workers, amongst other changes. Read more on this here: carterthomas.co.uk/sponsor-guidan… #SkilledWorker #SponsorGuidance

The UK government has introduced the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme for non-visa nationals wishing to visit or transit through the UK. Our latest article covers what an ETA is, who needs to apply, and who is exempt: carterthomas.co.uk/a-guide-to-the…

On 16 January 2025, the Home Office revealed plans to raise several fees, including those for naturalisation, Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA), and Certificates of Sponsorship (CoS). You can read more on this here: carterthomas.co.uk/home-office-un… #ImmigrationLaw #VisaFees

We're thrilled to launch the first episode of the Carter Thomas Immigration Insights Podcast! This episode covers the key immigration law changes from the past year, and what we may expect to see in the year ahead. Tune in here: carterthomas.co.uk/podcast-immigr… #UKImmigration #Podcast

Join Partners Nick Gore and @IrfanAli_ct_law for their upcoming event with MBL Seminars on 11 April 2025 on the Skilled Worker route and the sponsorship system. Read more about the event and how to book your place here: carterthomas.co.uk/2025/01/24/mbl…

In the recent case of Hartford Care Group Ltd v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2024] EWHC 3308 (Admin), the court ruled in favour of a care home sponsor, quashing the Home Office’s decision. Read more on this here: carterthomas.co.uk/successful-jud…

Our latest article by Solicitor Gordana Gligorevic explores how independent schools can sponsor a teacher under the Skilled Worker route from inside the UK: carterthomas.co.uk/how-to-sponsor… #SkilledWorkerVisa #ImmigrationLaw #IndependentSchools

As many people have now completed five years under the EUSS and would have been granted Settled Status, some may wish to consider naturalising as a British citizen. Our Partner Nick Gore explains this process here: carterthomas.co.uk/naturalisation… #BritishCitizenship #Naturalisation

A recent case, Andrews v Secretary of State for Home Department (2025), has clarified the rules on voluntary work undertaken by Skilled Workers. Our Legal Associate Sarah Jabir has written a detailed analysis, which you can read here: carterthomas.co.uk/can-skilled-wo… #SkilledWorkers

In applications to naturalise as a British citizen, the absence requirements are strict. However, in certain circumstances, applications can be made on a discretionary basis. Read more on this here: carterthomas.co.uk/absences-from-… #UKImmigration #BritishCitizenship #Naturalisation

The Insolvency Service has recently issued a five-year ban to a Lincolnshire car wash owner and a seven-year ban to a former takeaway manager for employing individuals with no right to work. Read more on this here: carterthomas.co.uk/employing-indi… #RighttoWork #CivilPenalties

🚀 Another big moment for Carter Thomas! Recognised by Lexology Index 2025 for leadership in immigration law. carterthomas.co.uk/2025/05/09/car… 🙌 #ImmigrationLaw #LegalExcellence

Important announcement regarding Carter Thomas' immigration team's move to Irwin Mitchell LLP - click here: carterthomas.co.uk