Right to Work Checks: Avoiding Civil Penalties, Repeat Checks and Common HR Mistakes
Right to work checks protect your business, but small mistakes can still lead to serious trouble. UK employers must follow Home Office guidance and ch...
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The “Earned Settlement” Overhaul: Key Changes to UK Permanent Residency Rules
On 20 November 2025, the UK Government launched a major public consultation on reforming Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR), also called “settlement”, u...
Recent Changes in UK Immigration Rules: Key Updates and Implications
The Home Office has introduced significant changes to the UK Immigration Rules, presented to Parliament in March 2025, set to impact applicants across...
Increasing Numbers of Americans Seeking UK Citizenship: A Growing Trend Explained
As UK immigration practitioners continue to observe shifting global migration patterns, a notable trend has emerged: more American nationals are choos...
Citizenship Deprivation in the UK: Legal Challenges and Evolving Standards
In recent years, the United Kingdom has witnessed a series of legal battles concerning the deprivation of British citizenship. These cases highlight t...
The Challenges of the UK’s Immigration System: Digitalisation Delays and Legislative Complexity
The UK government’s efforts to modernise its immigration system by transitioning to a fully digital eVisa platform have faced significant hurdles. Ori...
The UK Immigration Policy May Have Unintended Consequences
As a student studying in the UK, you may have heard about the government’s dedication to keeping immigration levels low. This policy has been in place...
Spearheading Business Opportunities in the UK for Nigerian Entrepreneurs
On the 5th of December, 2023, Garth Coates Solicitors UK, in collaboration with Coates Global WWB Nigeria Ltd and the Nigerian-British Chamber of Comm...
The New Graduate Route to Work in the UK
The New Graduate Route to Work in the UK The new Graduate Visa will allow international students who have completed their studies at a UK educational...
Changes to UK Immigration Expected in 2021 and 2022
Change to UK Immigration Global Talent Visa The UK Government has announced its intention to reform the Global Talent Visa, which has not been as succ...
Non-EU/EEA Nationals Wanting To Come To The UK After Brexit
21 November 2020 The transition period between the UK and the European Union (EU) is coming to an end on 31 December 2020. It has been well-advertis...
Your 60 Second Guide To The Global Talent Visa
12 October 2020 Despite the uncertainty regarding the post-Covid-19 economy and Brexit, exceptionally talented people continue to come to the UK with...
