UK Visa and Immigration Update | Uk Work Permit and immigration Sponsorship

Summary

In this video, Shahid Siddique discusses important updates for travelers to the UK, particularly from the Middle East. Starting next year, visitors must complete an online form called the IT&E form, costing £10, before traveling. Additionally, the video addresses the process for UK businesses to sponsor visas for workers from outside the UK, emphasizing the need for a sponsor license, which now costs £536. The Home Office will scrutinize businesses more rigorously, checking for compliance with salary agreements and tax payments. The video also clarifies that individuals with a valid UK visa can apply for a sponsor license if they have a permanent resident in their team.

Takeaways

• 😀 The UK government requires individuals from the Middle East visiting the UK to complete an online form called the IT&E Form, which costs £10.
• 🌐 This new rule will be effective from next year, and the form must be submitted before travel, with the response determining travel permission.
• 💷 The fee for the IT&E Form is $10, and it will be integrated into airline systems, ensuring that travelers from specified regions like Dubai, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, and others cannot travel without approval.
• 📝 The IT&E Form is similar to the ESTA form required for travel to Canada and the USA, which the speaker is familiar with from personal experience.
• 🏢 For business immigration, the Home Office has increased scrutiny, requiring businesses to prove the need for sponsored workers and ensuring compliance with salary and tax regulations.
• 🛂 The process for obtaining a Sponsorship License has become stricter, with the Home Office conducting thorough checks on businesses and their financial records.
• 🏭 Businesses must demonstrate that they are genuinely in need of sponsored workers and that they are paying the agreed salaries and taxes.
• 🔍 The Home Office may also conduct interviews with sponsored workers to verify their employment status and the nature of their work.
• 🏠 Individuals with a valid UK visa can apply for a Sponsorship License, but they must have a permanent resident in the UK attached to their application.
• 📢 The speaker encourages viewers to like and subscribe for more informative content and to stay safe.

Q & A

What is the new requirement for people coming to the UK from the Middle East?

People from the Middle East coming to the UK must now complete a form called the ITA (International Travel Authorisation) form, which costs £10. This requirement will be implemented from next year.

How much does the ITA form cost and when will it be applicable?

The ITA form costs £10 and will be applicable from next year.

Which countries are affected by the new ITA requirement for UK travel?

The new requirement affects people traveling to the UK from countries like Dubai, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, and other Middle Eastern countries.

What is the process for obtaining travel authorization through the ITA form?

Individuals must complete and submit the ITA form, then wait for a response before they can travel. The authorization will be valid for two years, not tied to the passport's validity period.

How does the ITA form process differ from the ETA form used for Canada and the USA?

The ITA form for the UK is similar to the ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization) form used for Canada and the USA, where travelers must apply and pay a fee before travel, and the authorization is sent via email.

What is the Sponsorship License and why is it necessary for UK immigration business?

The Sponsorship License is required for businesses in the UK that want to sponsor a worker from outside the European Economic Area. It is necessary to legally employ non-EEA workers and is issued by the Home Office.

What is the cost of obtaining a Sponsorship License for a UK business?

The cost of obtaining a Sponsorship License is £536.

What checks does the Home Office perform on businesses applying for a Sponsorship License?

The Home Office checks the business's need for a worker, verifies the business's registration, and ensures that the business is paying the correct salaries and taxes to its existing workers.

Can a person with a valid UK visa also apply for a Sponsorship License?

Yes, a person with a valid UK visa can apply for a Sponsorship License, provided they have a Permanent Resident Permit holder attached to their application.

What are the potential consequences if a business is found to be non-compliant during the Home Office's checks?

If a business is found to be non-compliant, such as not paying correct salaries or taxes, their application for a Sponsorship License may be rejected.

Can the sponsored worker be interviewed as part of the Sponsorship License process?

Yes, the sponsored worker may be interviewed to verify their employment status and the details provided by the business sponsor.