Skilled Worker Visa Replaces Tier 2
The UK’s Tier 2 visa for skilled workers has been replaced by the Skilled Worker visa. With effect from 1 December 2020, visa applications from skilled workers are to be made under the new route which forms part of the UK’s new points-based immigration system. The new route goes live in advance of the end […]
Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules 2020
Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules 2020 – HC 813 In its Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules HC 813, the UK Government has set out the legal framework for the country’s new immigration system. The document, at 514 pages, is far-reaching in its reform of the routes and regulations which allow individuals to […]
UK’s New Immigration Rules from 2021
The UK’s new immigration rules take effect from 1 January 2021. How will the new system impact employers? Post Brexit Immigration Under the terms of the Withdrawal Agreement, the UK officially left the European Union on 31 January 2020. A transition period was agreed until 31 December 2020, to allow the UK government to […]
What is the UK Office for Talent?
The UK’s visa and immigration system has historically been a source of significant bureaucratic frustration for those wanting to live and work in the United Kingdom, as well as for UK employers looking to recruit from the international talent market. With this in mind, the UK government has recently announced new immigration measures to reduce […]
Migration Advisory Committee Report 2020
The latest phase in the development of a new points-based system for the UK has been laid out in the Migration Advisory Committee Report, published today. The 270-page document offers recommendations for a future skills-based work migration system for the UK. Specifically, the MAC was commissioned by the Government as an independent advisory body to […]
Global Mobility Trends: 2020 & Beyond
An awareness of global mobility trends is essential for mobility and HR professionals within multinational organisations. Keeping your finger on the pulse allows you to ensure compliance, derive competitive advantage and maximise value and return from international projects, leading to lower expatriate failure rates and overall, a happier, more motivated, productive and engaged workforce. Each […]
UK Landing Card Scrapped (What to Expect at the Border?)
International passengers arriving in Britain no longer have to complete a UK landing card. UK Border Force confirmed that with effect from 20th May 2019, non-European passengers will no longer need to fill out the paper form on-board an aircraft prior to arrival in the country. Since 1971, passengers arriving by air or sea from […]
Government Launches UK Immigration System Engagement Programme
The UK Government has announced it is to embark on a UK immigration engagement programme during 2019. The announcement follows proposals published in December 2018 for reform of the UK immigration rules post-Brexit. What can we expect from the immigration engagement programme? In its statement, the Home Office advised the programme would be used to listen […]
UK Immigration Rule Changes March 2019
Summary of the government’s Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules, published on 7 March 2019, including changes affecting Tier 2, Tier 4 and Tier 1 as well as the EU Settlement Scheme. Employers are advised in particular to note the increase to Tier 2 minimum salary thresholds and amendments to the rule on Tier […]
Innovator Visa Guidance – The New Route for Entrepreneurs
What is the new Innovator Visa UK? For individuals looking to pursue their business idea in the UK, we offer some initial Innovator Visa guidance on the new route for entrepreneurs. What is the Innovator route? The innovator visa is to be aimed at those who can demonstrate relevant experience in business. The key criteria will […]