Senior Manager
Sean Rhodes
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- English
- Spanish
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Sean is a Senior Manager and Solicitor in our London office. He primarily advises multinational clients on all aspects of Tier 2 sponsorship and other Points Based System (PBS) matters under the Tier 1 and Tier 5 visa categories. Sean assists corporate clients from a range of industries including accountancy, commerce, energy, manufacturing, IT and telecommunications.
He also has experience assisting private clients on various entry routes including UK Ancestry, spousal applications under Appendix FM and applications under the Immigration (EEA) Regulations.
Prior to his current role, Sean was a Senior Consultant on Fragomen’s EMEA Coordination team. Here, he supervised a group of consultants and advised multinational clients on immigration matters in the EMEA region. In 2014, he was seconded to Fragomen's Frankfurt office to help train new joiners.
Education
- BPP University Law School, Legal Practice Course, 2013
- University of Warwick, Post Graduate Diploma in Law, 2011
- University of Warwick, B.A., 2006
More from Sean
Professional accomplishments
Legal Qualifications: Solicitor of the Senior Courts of England and Wales
Member, Law Society of England and Wales
Member, Immigration Law Practitioners’ Association
Experience
Advised on Tier 1 (Exceptional Talent Visa) applications under the dedicated Tech City scheme.
Managed the work permit process for a large group move of over 80 staff members on a special energy project, ensuring crucial project deadlines were met.
Successfully managed urgent Tier 5 applications (Temporary worker - Creative and Sporting) for a client in the entertainment industry.
Publications and lectures
Co-author, “The Immigration Hurdles Facing UK Orchestras in Europe.” Classical Music, 22 May 2025.
Author, “Skills shortage: is international hiring right for your firm?” CIOB People, 19 November 2024.
Author, “What employers need to know about the end of physical biometric residence permits.” People Management, 7 November 2024.
Author, “Migrant workforce: are you ready for the transition to eVisas?” CIOB People, 23 October 2024.
Sean’s insights
May 23, 2025 | Media mentions
April 16, 2025 | Blog post
November 21, 2024 | Media mentions
