The UK’s Secondment Worker visa, part of the Global Business Mobility (GBM) umbrella, enables overseas businesses to temporarily transfer employees to the UK under high-value contracts or investments. This route is designed to facilitate skill-sharing, project execution, and economic collaboration while ensuring compliance with UK immigration and employment laws.
At xpath.global, we specialize in streamlining the complexities of secondment assignments through our services and integrated digital platform. Our solutions ensure compliance, cost efficiency, and a seamless experience for employers, employees, and global mobility teams.
🔸Sponsor Licence Management: Assist UK sponsors in obtaining and maintaining A-rated licences, including compliance with strict Home Office requirements for eligible contracts (minimum £10M/year or £50M total).
🔸Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS): Streamline CoS assignments with precision, ensuring alignment with SOC codes and avoiding common pitfalls like incorrect salary entries or contract mismatches.
🔸Application Processing: Guide workers through biometric appointments, document submissions, and priority decision services, reducing delays and errors.
🔸Contract Governance: Validate high-value contracts with overseas partners and ensure Home Office approval before CoS allocation, minimizing licence revocation risks.
🔸GDPR Compliance: Implement best practices for data security during cross-border transfers, including secure document storage and GDPR-aligned workflows.
🔸Duty of Care: Monitor assignment durations to prevent accidental breaches of the 5-year cumulative stay limit under GBM routes.
🔸Tax Equalization: Automate calculations for dual-tax liabilities and pension gaps, shielding employees from financial surprises.
🔸Cost-of-Living Adjustments (COLA): Dynamically adjust allowances based on real-time data from thousands of global cities.
🔸Housing & Education: Offer tailored relocation packages, including housing allowances, international school partnerships, and spousal career counselling.
🔸Digital Tools: Use xpath.global’s platform for real-time expense tracking, document sharing, and deadline reminders (e.g., visa expirations).
🔸Cost Efficiency: Avoid Immigration Skills Charges (ISC) and optimize budgets with competitive relocation packages.
🔸Risk Reduction: Leverage AI-driven compliance checks to prevent penalties from contract or visa missteps.
🔸Scalability: Manage multiple secondments across regions through a unified dashboard, with access to vetted service providers.
🔸Transparent Process: Track assignment progress in real-time, from visa approvals to repatriation.
🔸Cultural Integration: Access language training, mental health resources, and local networking opportunities.
🔸Eligible Contracts: Ensure contracts meet Home Office thresholds (£50M total or £10M/year) and are pre-approved before CoS assignments.
🔸Skill Level Requirements: Roles must be graduate-level (RQF 6+) and align with Appendix Skilled Occupations.
🔸Prohibited Activities: Secondment Workers cannot switch jobs, claim public funds, or seek indefinite leave to remain.
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