If you do face the heartbreak of a negative decision, what can you do? Plans may have to change and futures rethought. However, in some cases, negative decisions can be appealed, and you can make your case to a Tribunal Judge.

All employers in the UK must conduct a right to work check prior to an employee commencing employment to prevent illegal working. If an employer is found to be employing workers who do not have the right to work in the UK, employers can face a civil penalty of £45,000 per illegal worker for a first breach; and £60,000 per illegal worker for repeat breaches.

At the turn of the New Year, the Home Office made a number of changes to its primary guidance for holders of sponsor licences. Here we summarise key changes, and would encourage you to review your processes to ensure you remain compliant.

Discover the intricacies of 'self-sponsorship' under UK Immigration Rules. While individuals can be sponsored by their own companies, strict compliance requirements and responsibilities apply. Learn how to navigate the sponsor licence application process and the challenges faced by start-ups.

Following an historic landslide election victory for the Labour party in the general election, it will be interesting to see whether there will be a change of direction for immigration policies after 14 years of Conservative governance. In terms of the immigration policies which we can expect from the new Labour government, we have provided a breakdown of all the key immigration points from Labour’s election manifesto. Read more here.

Learn about the common pitfalls in maintaining a sponsor licence. Non-compliance can be costly and take up precious management time to rectify. Read our guide now.

The UK Global Talent visa is one of several visa routes that allow for people with specialist skills or knowledge in a particular sector to come to the UK to work. It is designed to attract talented and promising individuals in the science, technology and arts sectors. If you wish to move to the UK and work in a relevant field, find out if the Global Talent visa is the right option for you.

The UK is an attractive market for many businesses and entrepreneurs and those who want to come to the UK to do business will generally need a visa. Whilst the wealth of visa routes mean you have a better chance of securing the right visa, it can also make it difficult to determine which one you need and how exactly to get it. Learn more about the UK's complicated business immigration rules.