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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
By Richmond Chambers -

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...

Making immigration work
By Richmond Chambers -

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
By Richmond Chambers -

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
By Richmond Chambers -

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
By Richmond Chambers -

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...

Tier 5 (Temporary Worker – Creative and Sporting) visas
By Richmond Chambers -

The creative and sporting worker category is for people coming to the UK to work or perform as a sportsperson, entertainer or creative artist for...

up to 12 months. Before you can apply under the creative and sporting worker category you must have: A sponsor; and A valid certificate of sponsorship.

Tier 1 (Exceptional Talent) visas for Media and Arts Professionals
By Richmond Chambers -

Tier 1 (Exceptional talent) is for people who are internationally recognised as world leaders or potential world-leading talent in the fields of science...

and the arts, and who wish to work in the UK. Royal Society 150 Arts Council England 150 British Academy 100 Royal Academy of Engineering 100

Better working conditions and social rights for seasonal workers
By Richmond Chambers -

Non-EU seasonal workers would enjoy basic working and living conditions, such as a minimum wage and decent accommodation, under draft legislation endorsed by the European Civil Liberties Committee. These...

rules would tackle exploitation, while preventing temporary stays from becoming permanent. The European Commission estimates that over 100,000 third-country seasonal workers come to the EU every year.

Annual Tier 2 limit announcement
By Richmond Chambers -

Rules have been laid in parliament confirming changes to Tier 2 of the points based system. Following the Migration Advisory Committee report in October 2011 to advise on the 2012-13 annual limit for Tier 2 and...

associated policies, the government has announced that: The Tier 2 (General) limit will remain at its current level of 20,700 for the next 2 years until April 2014. The skill level required by migrants who...

New opportunities for Tier 1 (Post-study work) migrants
By Richmond Chambers -

On 15 March 2012, a written ministerial statement was laid in Parliament outlining a number of changes to the Immigration Rules.

On 15 March 2012, a written ministerial statement was laid in Parliament outlining a number of changes to the Immigration Rules.
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