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The UK Expansion Worker Visa (Global Business Mobility) is the new UK immigration route for anyone looking to come to the UK to start a new branch of an overseas business. It replaces the old Sole Representative visa.

To talk to one of our award-winning business immigration solicitors about applying for a UK Expansion Worker visa, please contact us on 0203 959 9123 to make an appointment.

Our team can help you with:

  • Applying for UK Expansion Worker visa
  • Renewing a UK Expansion Worker visa
  • UK Expansion Worker visa refusals, judicial reviews and appeals
  • Alternatives to a UK Expansion Worker visa

Read about how the UK Expansion Worker visa has replaced the Sole Representative visa

When you work with OTS Solicitors, you will have the support of one of London’s leading business immigration teams. We offer up-to-the-minute expertise in all of the latest changes to UK immigration rules, so you can be confident you have the best chance of a successful application.

Our expertise is recognised by leading client guides The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners, providing independent confirmation of the high quality service we provide.

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To speak to our UK Expansion Worker visa lawyers in London, please call now on 0203 959 9123 or use our simple online enquiries form.

Your Questions and our answers about UK Expansion Worker Visa Solicitors

Thank you for your enquiry. In the UK, holding a sponsorship license as a business gives you the ability to sponsor skilled workers from outside the UK. However, having a sponsorship license does not obligate you to offer sponsorship for all skilled roles within your company. You have the flexibility to choose which positions you want to sponsor. A COS must be issued for all sponsored positions. For more information, please contact us on 02039599123 or click here 

Thank you for your enquiry. If the admin review does not result in a favorable outcome, we can advise on potential legal avenues, such as appeals or judicial review. Given the complexities of immigration law, it is essential to have professional legal representation to navigate through these challenges successfully. It is also important at this stage to be able to substantiate and prove the elements referenced above. For more information, please contact us on 02039599123 or click here 

With the CoS from your sponsor, you can then apply for the relevant UK work visa (e.g., Skilled Worker Visa) through the points-based system. This involves meeting the visa criteria, including a job offer from the licensed sponsor and meeting the required points based on salary, skill level, English proficiency, etc.

It’s essential that the company follows all legal and regulatory procedures to revive its status and apply for the necessary licenses to sponsor workers. Additionally, as an individual applying for a visa, you need to meet the specific visa requirements under Appendix Skilled Worker. Please contact us on 02039599123 or click here 

Thank you for your enquiry. For your husband’s situation, as a dependent visa holder linked to your Tier 2 sponsorship and considering your naturalization as a British citizen, the appropriate form for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) application would likely be FORM SET (O) – Application for Indefinite Leave to Remain Other Purposes.

FORM SET (O) is typically used for individuals who do not fall under specific visa categories and are applying for ILR for reasons other than those covered by other application forms. In this case, your husband, as a dependent on your previous visa, might not fit the criteria specifically outlined in FORM SET (M) for partners.

Rules and forms can occasionally change, and seeking advice from OTS Solicitors can offer tailored guidance based on the most current regulations. Please contact us on 02039599123 or click here 

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Your partner may be able to switch from sponsored employment to a spouse visa. There are various eligibility and suitability requirements for you and your child in addition to being able to meet the financial threshold of a minimum of £18,600 per year income plus additional for any dependents. The continuous residence would start from the beginning in this scenario. The requirements are in depth and we would advise that you arrange a consultation to determine if this route is appropriate. For more information, please call 02039599123 or click here 

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You would usually receive a curtailment letter from the Home Office explaining your options if your employer has correctly notified them on the company’s circumstances. You would usually have a limited amount of time to switch to another sponsored route which can be done within the UK. We would recommend that you get in touch for more information and visit our sponsorship licence pages. Please contact us on 02039599123 or click here 

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Your employer may need to find the most suitable and closest description under the relevant occupation code. It is important to note the ‘going rate’ and salary requirements for the position. We would recommend that you get in touch for more information and visit our sponsorship licence pages. Please contact us on 02039599123 or click here 

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The cost of the sponsorship licence will depend on the size of the business.  If you are looking to sponsor candidates for employment, you would need to issue a valid CoS to the new employee. You may be able to apply for a defined CoS where you have already selected people to fill the positions or an undefined CoS which provides greater flexibility. We would recommend that you get in touch for more information and visit our sponsorship licence pages. Please contact us on 02039599123 or click here 

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The cost of the sponsorship licence will depend on the size of the business.  If you are looking to sponsor candidates for employment, you would need to issue a valid CoS to the new employee. You may be able to apply for a defined CoS where you have already selected people to fill the positions or an undefined CoS which provides greater flexibility. We would recommend that you get in touch for more information and visit our sponsorship licence pages. Please contact us on 02039599123 or click here 

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This would depend on the category of visa you have been granted. If it is a family/partner based visa, you may be able to make an in-country extension to satisfy the 5-year continuous residence requirement. If you are on a sponsored visa for employment, you would need to be issued a valid CoS covering the period of leave. For more information, please contact us on 02039599123 or click here 

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The most-straightforward route may be to obtain a certificate of sponsorship from the company referenced above. The company would need to apply for a defined CoS which would enable them to sponsor you for a defined period to work for them. We can assist with the sponsorship licence and the skilled worker visa when you have obtained your CoS. For more information, please call 02039599123 or click here 

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You would first need to obtain endorsement from one of the relevant endorsing bodies prior to making your application. We would be happy to discuss this with you during a meeting and explain the endorsement process and how to obtain a letter of endorsement. For more information, please call 02039599123 or click here 

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