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Trial of simplified visa process launched
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A new pilot allowing top business migrants to continue travelling whilst waiting for their visa to be processed launched on Monday 22nd July. Applicants re-applying for a visa under the Intra-Company...

 Transfer (ICT) route will now receive their passport back within seven to ten days, after applying for their visa but before it has been approved. It forms part of the Home Office focus to make the visa application...

UK becoming a favourite destination for professionals
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A recent report has found that the UK is viewed by professionals as one of the most attractive countries in the world to relocate to, second only to the United States. The Global Professionals on the Move 2013...

 study, which was carried out on behalf of global recruitment firm Hydrogen, also found that the UK is particularly popular as a destination for foreign technology workers. In addition, the UK came second in...

The availability of seasonal migrant workers
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A recent report into the likely impact of the closure of the Seasonal Agricultural Workers Scheme has concluded that any initial impact will be minimal, and farmers should continue to be able to recruit a sufficient...

 number of seasonal workers in the first few years after the restrictions have been lifted. However, the report by the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC), which advises the government on migration...

Changes to Immigration Rules come into force
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A number of changes to the Immigration Rules came into effect on 6th April 2013. These changes have been discussed before and, as a reminder, they include: The Tier 1 (Graduate entrepreneur) route, to include...

 additional places for talented MBA graduates from UK Higher Education Institutions (HEIs). This will also include the UK Trade and Investment’s elite global graduate entrepreneur scheme. The Tier 1...

Changes to the shortage occupation list
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The number of specialist UK jobs that need to be filled by workers from outside the European Economic Area is falling, according to a recent report by the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC). Migration Advisory...

 Committee The MAC is a non-statutory, non-time-limited, non-departmental public body, sponsored by the UK Border Agency of the Home Office. Its purpose is to advise the government on migration issues. In...

Changes to the points based system
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The UK Border Agency has published a statement of intent to help employers prepare for changes to the points-based system. The statement announces changes to the codes of practice for skilled migrant...

 workers from outside the European Economic Area. These will come into effect on 6th April 2013 and will also affect the timing of the applications for restricted certificates of sponsorship in March and April. The...

Employing Creative (Temporary) Workers under Tier 5 of the Points-Based System
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We might not think of professionals who perform in theatre, television and film as “creative workers” but this is how they are classified under the UK Border Agency’s (UKBA) Points Based System. ...

 Strict rules apply as to employment of performing artistes and their entourages, and these rules have to be adhered to, whether a venue wants to engage a ballet dancer or a stuntman. The main points for performers...

Employing overseas workers and applying to become a licensed sponsor
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If your business wishes to employ overseas workers (other than those from the EU) then you will need to apply to the UK Border Agency (UKBA) for a licence to enable you to do so under the “Points Based System”. You...

 can apply for a Sponsor Licence to enable you to employ workers longer term (Tier 2 of the PBS), or short term (Tier 5 of the PBS), or both, depending on the sector your business operates...

Making immigration work
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Making immigration work in the national interest can be ensured by bringing down net migration to sustainable levels, while still attracting the best talent the rest of the world has to offer, said Home Secretary...

 Theresa May in a recent speech at the Policy Exchange. The speech discussed measures the Government has taken, and plans to take, to make sure that the UK immigration system works in the country’s...

Flexible changes to Immigration Rules
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The Government has announced changes to the Immigration Rules, which it says will ensure the UK remains the destination of choice for exceptional overseas talent. Responding to feedback from businesses, the Government...

 is extending the offer already available for highly skilled migrants to encourage the brightest and best global talent to come to the UK to work, invest and set up business. Migrant workers entering...

Representative of overseas business visa – sole representative visa
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Representatives of overseas businesses may apply for leave to enter with a view to establishing a commercial presence in the UK by operating a registered branch or wholly owned subsidiary company. Entry clearance...

 will be granted for an initial period of three years, which may be extended for a further two years. Leave to enter or remain as the sole representative of an overseas business may lead to settlement after...

Switching from Tier 1 Post-Study Work to Tier 1 Entrepreneur with £50,000
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If you currently have leave to remain in the UK in the Tier 1 (Post-Study Work) category and wish to extend your stay in the UK, then you should consider switching into a different category of the...

 Immigration Rules before your current leave expires.  If you hold a post-study work (PSW) visa, have established in business and have access to £50,000, then the good news is that you may be eligible to extend your...
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