Pavan Sumal
Senior AssociatePavan is a Senior Associate in the Immigration Team.
Pavan is a Senior Associate in our top ranked immigration team. She advises businesses and individuals in all aspects of immigration law and compliance.
She has a wealth of experience in advising businesses of all sizes in obtaining and maintaining Skilled Worker and Global Business Mobility sponsor licences to help fill skills shortages. She also regularly delivers immigration training to businesses, covering topics such as sponsorship compliance and right to work checks. Pavan also has experience of advising and supporting on the International Sportsperson route.
Pavan regularly advises individuals and families in personal immigration matters, with experience of advising and assisting in applications for Entry Clearance, Further leave to Remain, Indefinite Leave to Remain and Citizenship. Pavan also represents clients at the Immigration Tribunal.
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Preparing to apply for a Sponsor Licence: top tips
Applying for a Sponsor Licence requires careful preparation to meet Home Office compliance standards. Businesses must ensure robust right to work checks, proper record-keeping, awareness of reporting duties, and multiple Level 1 Users to avoid delays or refusals. MFMAC’s immigration team offers expert support throughout the process.
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Right to Work Checks: the latest
With the Home Office increasing enforcement activity, employers face growing pressure to ensure compliance with right to work check obligations. This article outlines what right to work checks are, when they are required, and how they should be conducted to ensure compliance with the law.
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Government Confirms Rollout of the UK's Electronic Travel Authorisation Scheme
The UK's move to a fully digital immigration system has been well documented over the last few years with one of the biggest changes being the introduction of the Electronic Travel Authorisation.