UK work visa types
Blake Morgan provides a comprehensive range of immigration services designed to support individuals, families, and organisations navigating the UK’s complex and fast‑moving immigration system. Our specialist lawyers advise on all aspects of business and personal immigration, offering strategic guidance to help clients plan confidently and meet their objectives. Whether you are a multinational corporation managing global mobility, a growing SME seeking to recruit international talent, or a public sector organisation with specialist workforce needs, our team delivers tailored, practical solutions aligned to your priorities.
We assist with a range of visa applications including sponsorship and compliance, settlement and citizenship routes, and more complex matters requiring detailed analysis or representation. At every stage, we focus on clarity, efficiency, and reducing the administrative burden on our clients. With a commitment to high‑quality service and a deep understanding of the regulatory landscape, we provide clear guidance and dedicated support throughout the immigration entire process.
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Main areas of practice
Navigating UK work routes can be complex, and the right visa depends on your role, experience, and long term plans. We provide clear, practical guidance across all major work visa categories to help you identify the most suitable route for your circumstances.
Skilled Worker visa
This replaces the previous Tier 2 (General) Visa and it allows individuals to work in the UK in specific roles and be employed by eligible employers who have a sponsor licence
Global Business Mobility – Senior or Specialist Worker visa
This allows international businesses to transfer their overseas employees to their UK branch/subsidiary to undertake work assignments
Temporary Worker visa
To qualify as an Expansion Worker, you must be a senior manager or specialist employed by an overseas business, hold a valid Certificate of Sponsorship, meet skill and salary thresholds, and be assigned to establish the UK branch before trading begins.
Global Talent visa
This category enables talented professionals who are leaders or potential leaders in their specified field to work in the UK. This visa category requires an endorsement from a relevant endorsing body
Innovator Founder visa
This visa category allows those who have an innovative business concept that isn’t available in the UK market to set up and develop their business idea in the UK. This visa category requires an endorsement from a relevant endorsing body
Youth Mobility Scheme visa
This visa category allows for individuals from certain countries who are under the age of 35 to come to the UK for work on a temporary basis.
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Our immigration team supports a diverse range of clients, including multinational corporations, global financial institutions, high‑growth scale‑ups, SMEs, leading professional services firms, public sector bodies, as well as high‑net‑worth and private individuals. We work across all sectors where international talent is essential, advising HR teams, in‑house legal functions and business leaders on navigating complex immigration requirements with clarity and confidence.
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