Immigration law firm Migrate UK is gearing up ahead of the government’s imminent White Paper setting out its new skills-based immigration system and appointed Oliver O’Sullivan to a new role as Director of Immigration.
The new position further strengthens the Migrate UK team ahead of the government’s anticipated tightening of immigration rules to reduce legal migration and increased focus on sponsor and right to work compliance.
Formerly head of immigration at Wellers Law Group LLP in London, Oliver O’Sullivan brings over 12 years of immigration experience, seven of which have been leading and managing immigration practices at Deloitte, Dentons, Eversheds and Gateley.
With specialist expertise in business immigration, right to work, family and complex casework and global assignments, Oliver O’Sullivan will help lead the Migrate UK team as it navigates a raft of complex changes this year for employers, UK companies and family members of UK, EU and global nationals. He holds a Master’s degree in International Relations and Affairs and has been regulated at the highest level with the Immigration Advice Authority (IAA).
Many employers including those in the IT, engineering and healthcare sectors are still trying to meet acute skills shortages in the UK which is boosting demand for the team’s specialist immigration services to help navigate the ever-increasing complexities of UK immigration system.
Jonathan Beech, managing director, Migrate UK commented: 'With a constant whirlwind of immigration law changes and more to come with the government’s signalled ambition to reduce legal migration, Oliver’s in-depth experience as a Head of Immigration will shore up the team to meet the challenges and complexities of the revised system. Clients are increasingly seeking our support as compliance and sponsorship become ever more complex and it's great to welcome him to the team.'
Oliver O’Sullivan added: 'I’m very pleased to be joining the team at Migrate UK as Director of Immigration ahead of the new white paper on immigration which will likely focus more on the relationship between visa sponsorship and training, as well as bringing a whole new raft of challenges for employers still struggling to meet recruitment demands.
'Immigration cases are becoming increasingly complex and tough for organisations and individuals, but the team will continue to try and make the process as simple as possible by introducing new products and services, while meeting the highest bar of compliance. I’m looking forward to growing and developing my career as Migrate UK continues to expand.'
