Immigration Act 2016 – Illegal Worker
The Immigration Act 2016 came in force on 12 July 2016 and has introduced new criminal offences for Illegal working. If you are now working illegally in the UK then the maximum sentence is 51 weeks in England and wales and six months imprisonment in Scotland as well as fines.
If you have got Immigration bail under the new form of immigration bail you will not be disqualified from working if you have been giving permission to work.
The penalty for employers for hiring illegal workers has also been increased under the Immigration Act 2016 and an employer can be fined up to £20,000.00 civil penalty.
If you have received a civil penalty notice and want to challenge the same you can seek advice from us by calling 0203 4111 261.
- April 3 2026
Acquiring UK Citizenship is a significant life event. Once you become a British citizen, you can apply for a British passport and get the oppo...
- March 26 2026
Surrogacy arrangements in the United Kingdom are regulated by the Surrogacy Arrangements Act 1985. It was the first law in the UK specifically...
- March 25 2026
ILR (Indefinite Leave to Remain), also known as settlement, gives a person the right to live and work permanently in the UK. Settled status ho...
- March 6 2026
If you wish to change employers in 2026 when you are already in the UK on a Skilled Worker visa, you cannot simply move to a new job and start...
- February 25 2026
The student visa replaced the previous Tier 4 visa route on 5 October 2020. The visa is for an individual aged 16 or over who wants to study i...
- February 18 2026
Immigration Rules - Appendix Skilled Occupations 2026 lists eligible SOC (Standard Occupation Classification) 2020 occupation codes and going ...
- February 12 2026
You can apply to get a faster decision on certain UK visa applications, applications to extend your permission to stay in the UK, and applicat...
TBXH Sunley House, 4 Bedford Park, Croydon, CR0 2AP
