Business Immigration – What to Expect in 2024

Business immigration has become something of a hot topic in recent years, often making the headlines as businesses have grappled with various skills shortages and economic challenges. It remains a complex and fluctuating area, and 2024 looks set to be no different.

Whilst not all businesses may actively recruit overseas workers, all businesses are nonetheless required to engage with the Home Office’s illegal working regime, and failure to do so can have catastrophic consequences.

This short course covers the crucial subject of Right to Work checks in the UK, emphasising the importance of these checks for all employers.

By the end of this course, you should be able to:

1. Understand the different methods of conducting Right to Work checks in the UK, including manual checks, Home Office online checks, and the use of Identity Verification Technology
2. Learn the legal implications of failing to properly conduct Right to Work checks, including the details of civil and criminal penalties that may be incurred
3. Identify the upcoming changes to UK immigration rules and their potential impact on hiring practices and employer responsibilities