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Migrant workers still relied on for skilled engineering jobs
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In an interesting report published earlier this month it was revealed that the UK based skilled engineering firms are becoming increasingly reliant on foreign workers to fill vacant positions, according to...

 a report in the Telegraph. The review, which was backed by the Government, found that many companies in “strategically important” areas such as oil and gas extraction or electronic engineering, are being...

Skilled migration boosts the economy
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Immigration and migrants have received a lot of criticism recently, and are often portrayed in the media as a drain on society. However, a recent study has shown that this is far from the truth, and that migrant...

 workers actually have a positive impact on our economy. Migrants are a positive influence The employer-based study, by the National Institute of Economic and Social Research (NIESR), found that there was a...

Business travellers to receive new premium visa services
By Richmond Chambers -

In a further move to attract business highfliers to work and invest in the UK, the Government has announced that it intends to improve upon the current visa system. The plans include the launch of the GREAT club,...

 a service which aims to provide top flight business executives with individually tailored support from UK Visas and Immigration. The club will be launched in January 2014 on a trial basis, for one year,...

Better rights for non-EU seasonal workers
By Richmond Chambers -

The European Parliament and Council Presidency have agreed a new draft law that will give non-EU seasonal workers better working and living conditions, including a minimum wage and proper accommodation....

 The new rules, which have also received the backing of national governments, aim to end exploitation and to prevent temporary stays becoming permanent. According to EU Commission estimates, more than 100,000...

Trial of simplified visa process launched
By Richmond Chambers -

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
By Richmond Chambers -

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
By Richmond Chambers -

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
By Richmond Chambers -

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
By Richmond Chambers -

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
By Richmond Chambers -

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
By Richmond Chambers -

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...
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