Leading City firms could find themselves unable to hire overseas lawyers unless they apply for a Government licence by November this year. Changes brought in by the Home Office and UK Border Agency affecting immigrant workers mean all employers - including law firms - must apply for a sponsorship licence and face a visit by the Border Agency if they want to continue hiring overseas employees.
June 26, 2008 at 01:35 AM
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The original version of this story was published on Legalweek
Leading City firms could find themselves unable to hire overseas lawyers unless they apply for a Government licence by November this year.
Changes brought in by the Home Office and UK Border Agency affecting immigrant workers mean all employers – including law firms – must apply for a sponsorship licence and face a visit by the Border Agency if they want to continue hiring overseas employees.
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