Questions, answered · HR directors
Do we need an immigration lawyer to hire from abroad?
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Not for most standard cases: employers file work permits themselves in the official e-service. Unusual cases, refusals and appeals benefit from an adviser. A good process and the right tools cover the routine work and show when a case needs an expert.
In detail
- Routine work permits: HR can file.
- Refusals, appeals and unusual routes: get an adviser.
- Many teams combine both, with one shared view of each case.
How Settio helps
Settio handles the plan, documents and monitoring for routine cases and lets an outside adviser work on the same case. It is not legal advice.
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Informational only. This guide is not legal advice. Always verify requirements with official government sources before acting. Facts checked 10 October 2026. About this information