“The expectation remains that employers are to act as pseudo immigration officers” – Chetal Patel comments on new immigration system

As the first phase of the UK’s new post-Brexit immigration system comes into force, Chetal Patel talks to the press about what it means in practice for employers. Visa applications under the UK’s new points-based immigration were opened on 1st Dec. Chetal Patel, partner in our Immigration team, has been quoted in People Management and …
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How sure are you that someone has status under the EU Settlement Scheme?

In correspondence with the Immigration Lawyers Practitioners’ Association, the Home Office has provided some helpful clarifications for employers regarding the EU Settlement Scheme (‘EUSS’) and right to work checks. Settled workers The big news is that after the end of the transition period, individuals with pre-settled status will be considered settled workers under the Immigration …
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