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Chetal Patel

Chetal Patel

Chetal Patel is a partner at Bates Wells. She has a particular interest and expertise in sponsor-related matters. She regularly advises organisations on Tiers 2 and 5, assisting with immigration audits and providing guidance on HR processes

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    UK visa options for skilled workers in the US who need to leave

    by Chetal Patel 14 Mar 2025
    by Chetal Patel 14 Mar 2025

    The Home Office wants to ensure employers use the existing pool of workers resident in UK before issuing new sponsor licences.

    • Right to work
    • Financial services
    • Legal sector

    How firms need to comply with sponsor licence rules

    by Chetal Patel 16 May 2022
    by Chetal Patel 16 May 2022

    Businesses are starting to see the Home Office ramp-up compliance activity around sponsor licences. How should they respond, asks our expert

    • Right to work
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    • Immigration

    Does the latest Covid-19 immigration policy generate more questions?

    by Chetal Patel 30 Apr 2020
    by Chetal Patel 30 Apr 2020

    The Home Office says migrants can request a new visa with extended validity.

    • Right to work
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    • Latest News

    Ten key points about the sponsor licence system

    by Chetal Patel 4 Mar 2020
    by Chetal Patel 4 Mar 2020

    Gaining a sponsor licence will be crucial for many organisations under the new immigration system; but it can be a complex procedure.

    • Right to work
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    • Europe

    EU settled status scheme looks far from settled

    by Chetal Patel 11 Jun 2019
    by Chetal Patel 11 Jun 2019

    Home Office cannot afford to ignore the lessons of the Windrush scandal and suffer the resulting reputational damage.

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