Employing overseas nationals

1 UK and European immigration

■ The current legal framework
■ Employer obligations to prevent illegal working and avoid criminal liability
■ Latest Home Office policies including the new Points Based System
■ European workers
■ Miscellaneous issues and practical guidance

Andrew Osborne, Partner, Hammonds
Rose Carey, Solicitor, Hammonds

2 Tier 1 – Points based system for highly skilled individuals

■ The current legal framework
■ How points are scored
■ Documentation required
■ Visa applications
■ Further leave to remain applications

Andrew Osborne, Partner, Hammonds
Rose Carey, Solicitor, Hammonds

3 Tier 4 – Students

■ The legal framework and dates for implementation
■ The licence application
■ How to sponsor a student
■ Employing students

Andrew Osborne, Partner, Hammonds
Rose Carey, Solicitor, Hammonds

4 Tier 5 – Temporary workers and youth mobility scheme

■ The current legal framework
■ Making a Tier 5 application
■ Categories that closed on the introduction of Tier 5

Andrew Osborne, Partner, Hammonds
Rose Carey, Solicitor, Hammond

5 Tier 2 – Skilled workers with a job offer

■ Tier 2 the new licencing system, how to register
■ Gatekeeper duties for employers
■ Requirements to issue an employer certificate
■ Record keeping duties
■ UK Border Agency checks
■ Visa applications
■ Overseeing all overseas nationals

Evan Remedios, Partner, RLegal