Conservative New Immigration Policy – Points Based Immigration
The Conservative government has indicated that they intend to change the immigration system in the…
June 26, 2026 By Stephens Scown
Habitual Residence
A brief stay in another country is unlikely to be sufficient to establish habitual residence…
June 26, 2026 By Kai Whicker
English language requirement for partners and parents – pitfalls to avoid
The English Language requirement was introduced on 29 November 2010 for those who are not…
May 26, 2026 By Stephens Scown
Right To Work Checks – what has changed for employers from 6 April 2022?
On 6 April 2022 the Home Office announced further updated guidance on right to work…
May 26, 2026 By Stephens Scown
Changes to Right to Work Regime – What Employers Need to Know
Significant changes to the UK’s Right to Work (RTW) regime are due to go live…
May 15, 2026 By Lisa Mulholland
eVisa – UK Visas and Immigration is going digital
It is 2024 and the Home Office is finally going digital! At present, the vast…
April 27, 2026 By Rebecca van der Veer
Significant Recent Changes to the Immigration Rules and Sponsor Guidance – What Does This Mean for Employers who Sponsor Skilled Workers?
2026 has already got off to a busy start in the world of UK immigration,…
April 27, 2026 By Lisa Mulholland
The Social Value of Migration: Why B Corp Principles Matter for UK Immigration Compliance
Businesses across the UK face an increasingly challenging immigration landscape. As well as sponsor licence…
April 1, 2026 By Abigail Grace
How to carry out a compliant right to work check during the Coronavirus pandemic
Whilst the Coronavirus pandemic has resulted in many of the normal recruitment procedures being altered…
March 20, 2026 By Lisa Mulholland
Widespread changes to UK immigration laws in respect of sponsored workers from July 2025
On 1st July 2025 the first highly anticipated Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules was published…
September 29, 2025 By Lisa Mulholland
Get to know your legal advisor – Rebecca van der Veer
In this series, we introduce some of the people that make up Stephens Scown. We…
September 24, 2025 By Stephens Scown
Client Story – Stonehaven Care Group
With Stonehaven having worked with Stephens Scown for several years, Covid and its impact on…
July 14, 2025 By Stephens Scown