Business immigration
24 Mar 2026 Permitted Activity 7: A hidden risk for after-sales service providers
Permitted Activity 7 (PA 7) under the UK’s immigration visitor rules is frequently relied upon by overseas companies sending employees to the UK to install, dismantle, service or repair equipment. On its face, it appears broad and practical. However, one aspect of PA 7 is often overlooked, and it can create real problems for subcontractors and after-sales service providers.
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11 Nov 2025 Another immigration success: how we facilitated UK border access for specialist workers on a high-value vessel contract
Our client, the UK subsidiary of a Northern European industrial gas systems company, had a critical contract worth approximately €600,000 with a leading UK shipbuilding and maintenance firm. The project involved the installation of highly specialised equipment on a vessel at one of the UK ports. The successful completion of this high-value contract depended on bringing specialists from Romania to the UK.
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22 Jul 2025 UK Immigration Rule Changes Effective 22 July 2025
UK Immigration Rule Changes Effective 22 July 2025 The UK government has announced a series of important updates to the Immigration Rules, which will take effect from 22 July 2025. These reforms are the first steps in implementing the government’s new immigration strategy, outlined in a recent white paper aimed at promoting economic growth, reducing […]
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4 Jun 2025 Stuck Abroad – How Missed ETA Caused Travel Trouble
IMD Solicitors were approached for urgent assistance by an EU national who had been refused boarding on a return flight from Tunisia to the United Kingdom. The client was left stranded abroad with little understanding of why this had happened, facing distress and uncertainty. The core issue lay in a recent legislative change: the introduction of the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme, which from April 2025 became mandatory for EU citizens travelling to the UK without settled or pre-settled status. This is a critical situation of the impact of post-Brexit immigration regulations and the importance of being up to date on travel documents.
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19 Mar 2025 Are you a landlord? Learn about your duty to check a tenant’s right to rent under immigration laws.
Right to Work checks, about which we have published an article that you can access here, seem to be more widely known than Right to Rent checks. In fact, the Immigration Act 2014 introduced a responsibility for landlords, requiring them to verify that prospective tenants have the legal right to rent before entering into tenancy agreements. This aims to prevent illegal immigration by restricting access to privately rented housing for individuals without lawful status in the UK.
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3 Feb 2025 Sponsorship Compliance Services
Maintaining compliance with your sponsor licence is essential for businesses employing skilled workers from outside the UK. The Home Office conducts sponsorship audits to ensure employers are fulfilling their obligations. Failure to comply can lead to licence suspension, revocation, or reputational damage. Our client, a multinational company in the wind turbine industry, struggling to recruit […]
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20 Jan 2025 Visa Rules for Skilled AI Workers
In a significant move to bolster the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) across the country, the UK Government may relax visa regulations for highly skilled AI professionals from overseas. This initiative forms part of the newly released AI Opportunities Action Plan, which outlines a comprehensive approach to position the UK as a leading global player in the AI sector and stimulate economic growth.
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20 Jan 2025 Permitted activities in focus – everything you need to know about PA7 and Permitted Paid Engagements (with examples)!
When planning a business visit to the UK, it is important to understand the rules surrounding Permitted Activities (PA) and Permitted Paid Engagements (PPE).
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14 Oct 2024 Immigration Solutions for Overseas Business Expansion into the UK
The United Kingdom is a popular destination for businesses which often seek to expand internationally to tap into new markets and increase their global footprint. However, for businesses outside the UK, entering the British market presents legal and logistical challenges, particularly meeting the requirements of the immigration rules.
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