Global Business Mobility Routes
Helping Global Companies Establish
and Grow Their UK Presence
Helping Global Companies Establish and Grow Their UK Presence
At Migration Matters, we help international businesses expand their operations or relocate key personnel to the UK through the Global Business Mobility (GBM) routes. Our solicitors ensure every transfer is properly managed, compliant with Home Office requirements, and aligned with your organisation’s long-term goals.
Understanding Global Business Mobility
The GBM routes were introduced to simplify the process for overseas businesses transferring staff to the UK for temporary assignments or business expansion. These routes are ideal for companies seeking to send senior managers, specialists, or trainees to the UK branch or subsidiary.
Why Choose Migration Matters?
Our global business immigration team combines deep legal expertise with a clear understanding of commercial needs, ensuring you can focus on growing your business while we handle the immigration complexities.
Global Business Expertise
We understand the complexities of cross-border operations and UK immigration law.
Efficient Process
Our proactive approach minimises delays and ensures complete documentation.
Ongoing Support
We assist not only with initial applications but also with compliance and renewals.
Temporary Worker Visas
The Global Business Mobility framework includes five main categories:
Senior Worker
For experienced employees being transferred to a UK branch.
Graduate Trainee
UK-based training programme as part of a graduate scheme.
UK Expansion Worker
For businesses yet to establish a UK presence.
Service Supplier
Providing services under international trade agreements.
Our Expertise
We provide end-to-end legal support to ensure your business mobility:
- Assessing the most suitable GBM category for your organisation
- Preparing and submitting sponsorship applications
- Advising on eligibility, salary thresholds, and job codes
- Managing Certificates of Sponsorship (CoS)
- Supporting visa applications for transferred employees and dependants
- Offering post-arrival compliance and right-to-work guidance
Who Can Apply
You may qualify for a GBM route if your business:
- Operates overseas and seeks to establish or expand a UK branch
- Needs to temporarily transfer employees with specialist skills or senior roles
- Has a qualifying contract or partnership with a UK organisation
- Our solicitors will review your business model and advise on the most appropriate route to achieve your objectives.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Senior or Specialist Worker route is for transferring employees to an already established UK branch. The UK Expansion Worker route is for businesses that have not yet set up a UK entity.
Yes. Dependants such as partners and children can accompany or join the main visa holder in the UK.
Most GBM routes allow stays of up to five years in any six-year period, depending on the specific category.
No, GBM visas do not directly lead to settlement. However, individuals may later switch to a route that does.
Most GBM visa applications are processed within three to eight weeks, depending on the country of application and service type chosen.