BARLOW ROBBINS INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS
Dynamic legal support for successful individuals, businesses, schools and charities.
BARLOW ROBBINS IMMIGRATION LAW FOR INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS & HOW WE CAN HELP
Immigration Law for Independent Schools how we can help We support independent schools to manage the recruitment and enrolment of their overseas students and staff, ensuring they remain compliant with ever-changing and complex Home Office policies. Our Immigration services include:
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Sponsor licence applications and compliance Visa applications for international students & employees Intervention against enforcement action taken by UKVI
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Appeals & civil penalties Right to Work checks Advice on managing the Sponsor Management System Training for staff on changes to Immigration regulation
All Independent Schools are required to hold a Tier 4 Licence in order to enrol international students from outside the EU. Licence holders have an ongoing duty to comply with ever-changing and complex Immigration Rules in order to maintain their status as Highly Trusted Sponsors. Even minor breaches can lead to a licence being suspended or even revoked. Whether you want to review your processes, prepare for an inspection by the Home Office, or challenge a decision made about your licence or visa application, our specialist immigration lawyers will ensure you remain legally compliant.
SPONSOR LICENCE SERVICES
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Advice on initial sponsorship applications and the appointment of suitable key personnel
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Drafting of sponsor licence applications and advising on the appropriate supporting documentation
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Audits on recruitment processes and record keeping to ensure compliance with ongoing sponsorship obligations.
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Intervention against enforcement action taken by UK Visas & Immigration, including suspension and revocation of licences.
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Training for staff on compliance duties and changes to Immigration regulation
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Licence renewal applications
DYNAMIC LEGAL SUPPORT FOR SUCCESSFUL INDIVIDUALS, BUSINESSES, SCHOOLS & CHARITIES
Immigration Law for Independent Schools how we can help VISA SERVICES ■
Assistance with visa applications and refusal decisions for students and staff
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Advice on the UKVI ‘genuineness’ test and assessing whether a prospective student or employee satisfies the points criteria before the sponsor issues a certificate of sponsorship
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Assistance reporting incorrectly issued Biometric Residence Permits
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Assistance auditing staff and pupils to identify EU nationals and family members of EU nationals who will need to apply to the scheme
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Advice regarding staff and student on eligibility, process and challenging negative decisions
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Advice on alternative options for regularising Immigration status
We would also be delighted to discuss with you a bespoke pricing structure that meets your school’s unique requirements. Please contact one of our specialists who will be happy to discuss your matter with you:
JOANNA LADA-WALICKI
BEN COLLINGWOOD
HESHAM SHOEB
T: +44 (0)1483 464216
T: +44 (0)1483 464204
T: +44 (0)1483 748548
Partner & Head of Schools & Charities E: joannalada-walicki@barlowrobbins.com
Partner – Schools & Charities E: bencollingwood@barlowrobbins.com
Associate – Immigration E: heshamshoeb@barlowrobbins.com
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BARLOW ROBBINS INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS
GUILDFORD The Oriel Sydenham Road Guildford, Surrey 
GU1 3SR
WOKING Concord House 165 Church Street East Woking, Surrey GU21 6HJ
LONDON 5th Floor 20 North Audley Street London, W1K 6WE
T: +44 (0)1483 543210
T: +44 (0)1483 748500
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