Matthew James

Associate, Bates Wells

Matthew is an Associate in the Bates Wells’ Immigration team.

His work bridges Bates Wells’ personal and commercial practices, advising on the Business, investment and non-sponsored work routes, as well as temporary work routes and family applications.

He regularly advises creative and sporting organisations and individuals and has spoken at a number of events for creative industry bodies and the Immigration Industry Association.

Matthew is recognised as an Associate to Watch in Chambers UK for Personal Immigration.

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Sponsoring a Creative Worker

Practice Notes

The Creative Worker route permits applicants in the creative sector to work or perform in the UK on a temporary basis. This Practice Note outlines the eligibility criteria and procedure for issuing a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) and sponsoring creative artists.

Immigration