When is supplementary employment permitted and what are the rules?
Some immigration routes, like the global talent route, the partner route, and those with permission as dependants of points based system applicants allow individuals to

Some immigration routes, like the global talent route, the partner route, and those with permission as dependants of points based system applicants allow individuals to
Employers generally, and organisations which hold a sponsor licence in particular, are told over and over again that any workers must have the correct immigration
The UK’s global talent visa went live in February 2020, replacing the old Tier 1 (Exceptional Talent) route. Since that time, it has secured its
Settlement or indefinite leave to remain is often the end goal for many immigration applicants. Settlement can often only be obtained after a certain number
In the midst of time last year, it was announced that Tech Nation would cease operations on 31 March 2023, which we reported on here.
Some immigration routes, like the global talent route, the partner route, and those with permission as dependants of points based system applicants allow individuals to have flexible work arrangements. Other routes allow a wide degree of work but with restrictions, such as students being unable to undertake ‘business activity’, which...
Employers generally, and organisations which hold a sponsor licence in particular, are told over and over again that any workers must have the correct immigration permission in order to undertake a role. Considering the messaging, and that the consequences of employing illegal workers include the revocation of a sponsor licence...
The UK’s global talent visa went live in February 2020, replacing the old Tier 1 (Exceptional Talent) route. Since that time, it has secured its place as a badge of honour for those deemed talented enough to obtain one. And with many applicants able to obtain indefinite leave to remain...
Settlement or indefinite leave to remain is often the end goal for many immigration applicants. Settlement can often only be obtained after a certain number of years of continuous residence in the UK, meeting various immigration requirements, and paying thousands of pounds in various fees. But not all visa routes...
In the midst of time last year, it was announced that Tech Nation would cease operations on 31 March 2023, which we reported on here. Tech Nation is one of several ‘endorsing bodies’ that issue endorsements to individuals who are ‘exceptionally talented’ or ‘exceptionally promising’. Tech based applicants can apply...