Corporate Immigration Services for UK & Global Employers

The business visitor visa is a subcategory of the Standard Visitor visa.  This visa allows applicants to come to the UK to conduct limited business activities.

Hudson McKenzie provides UK Sponsor Licence services for employers seeking to recruit eligible overseas workers. We assist businesses with Sponsor Licence applications, supporting documents, Skilled Worker sponsorship, sponsor compliance and ongoing licence management.

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Whether you are applying for your first UK Sponsor Licence, expanding your existing sponsorship arrangements or reviewing your compliance systems, our UK immigration team can provide practical advice tailored to your organisation and recruitment plans.

Employers face civil penalties of up to £45,000 per illegal worker for a first breach and £60,000 for a repeat breach. Hudson McKenzie advises on civil penalty notices, objections, appeals and sponsor licence compliance.

Navigating consular processes and visa applications can be complex, particularly where documentation, regulatory compliance and strict embassy procedures are involved.

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Hudson McKenzie immigration lawyers provides structured consular and visa support services to both individuals and businesses, assisting with application preparation, document legalisation, embassy coordination and risk review. Our approach focuses on accuracy, compliance and reducing the likelihood of delays or refusals.

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We support clients across the UK and internationally with tailored immigration and consular advisory services.

Remote working has transformed where professionals can live and how businesses access international talent. A Digital Nomad Visa or Remote Working Visa can allow eligible foreign nationals to live in another country while continuing to work remotely for an overseas employer, business or clients.

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Hudson McKenzie advises individuals, entrepreneurs, freelancers, remote employees and international businesses on digital nomad immigration routes, remote working visas, residence permits and cross-border immigration compliance.

A well-managed immigration programme enables businesses to recruit international talent, move employees across borders and manage a mobile workforce while maintaining control over cost, risk and compliance. Hudson McKenzie helps organisations design, develop and implement corporate immigration programmes that align immigration strategy with business objectives.

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Our immigration programme development services are designed for organisations establishing a new Global Mobility function, expanding into new jurisdictions, increasing international recruitment or reviewing an existing immigration programme. We work with HR, Global Mobility, Legal, Procurement and senior management teams to create practical immigration programmes that can operate effectively across multiple countries and business units.

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We are all too familiar with the immigration application process and what this can entail.  Whilst the application may be drafted and handled by an immigration professional or yourself/your employee, it is often the case that collating the documents and getting them legalised can become a lengthy and cumbersome process. If the host location is not part of the Hague Convention, then you can expect to add an extra layer or two to the whole legalisation process.

Employers in the UK have a legal responsibility to ensure that individuals have the right to work before employment begins.

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Hudson McKenzie provides employment verification and UK Right to Work checking services to businesses, HR teams, recruitment organisations and international employers. We can support the verification process, identify potential immigration issues and help employers maintain appropriate records and follow-up procedures.

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A correctly conducted Right to Work check can provide an employer with a statutory excuse against a civil penalty if an employee is subsequently found to be working illegally.

Immigration compliance is a critical responsibility for businesses employing international workers. Failure to meet immigration and sponsor requirements can expose employers to enforcement action, sponsor licence issues, restrictions on recruiting overseas workers, financial penalties and reputational risk.

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Hudson McKenzie provides immigration compliance services for employers, helping organisations identify risk, maintain compliant HR processes and meet their responsibilities when recruiting and managing international employees. Our support includes sponsor licence compliance, right to work checks, immigration audits, reporting obligations and preparation for Home Office compliance activity.

Being an employer we understand that keeping up to date on immigration laws and regulations can be complex.

Corporate immigration involves more than securing a visa. Businesses moving employees across borders may also need accurate documentation, compliance controls, right to work verification, government liaison, immigration monitoring and coordinated support throughout the employee lifecycle.

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Hudson McKenzie provides immigration value added services that complement corporate immigration and Global Mobility programmes, helping employers manage international workforce mobility efficiently, compliantly and with greater visibility. Our services support HR teams, Global Mobility professionals, People & Culture functions, in-house Legal teams and international businesses managing employees across multiple jurisdictions.

Hudson McKenzie helps businesses establish a strong legal and operational presence in Saudi Arabia through expert company formation, immigration, corporate compliance and workforce advisory services. Whether you are expanding into the Kingdom for the first time or restructuring your Middle East operations, our team provides end-to-end support for every stage of your market entry.

Hudson McKenzie helps entrepreneurs, investors, SMEs and multinational companies establish businesses across the United Arab Emirates. Our experienced consultants provide end-to-end support for company formation, investor visas, UAE residence visas and ongoing corporate compliance.

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Whether you are launching a start-up, expanding an international business or relocating to the UAE, we deliver practical, commercially focused solutions tailored to your business objectives.