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The Post-Brexit Points-Based Immigration System
By Paul Richmond - Immigration Barrister

The first details are emerging of the Government’s post-Brexit points-based immigration system, set to be introduced from January 2021. As far as economic migration is concerned, there will be 3 categories...

 of visa under the new points-based system: Exceptional talent/contribution Skilled worker Sector-specific rules-based The “Exceptional talent/contribution” category  The “Exceptional...

What is a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS)?
By Wendy Barnes - Legal Associate

Migrants moving to the UK on a Tier 2 (General) visa must submit a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) through which their employer certifies their proposed employment conditions. A Certificate of Sponsorship is not...

 a paper certificate or document, but a virtual document, similar to a database record. There are 2 types of Certificates of Sponsorship – unrestricted and restricted. When assigning a CoS the employer...

MAC urges UK to expand Shortage Occupation List
By Richmond Chambers -

The list of occupations used by the government to allocate skilled work visas should be significantly expanded says the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC). But future UK immigration rules could render the shortage...

 occupation list redundant, applying as it does only under the current EU free movement system. The independent public body that advises the UK government on migration matters has recommended that...

Immigration Routes For Artists & Entertainers: FAQ
By Paul Richmond - Immigration Barrister

The UK is a world-leading hub for the creative industries and there are a range of UK visas available to artists and entertainers who wish to visit or work in the UK.  In this post, we answer some of the questions...

 most frequently asked by creative and entertainment sector professionals, employers and event organisers across the film, television, music, performing arts and fashion industries. Q. Which immigration...

What is work? Complying with your visa conditions
By Gillian McCall - Immigration Barrister

Under the Immigration Rules, many people have restrictions on their right to work in the UK. This article will look at some of the main definitions of work used in the Immigration rules in the main work and study...

 based categories and discuss how this will impact people in different situations. Types of leave and their restrictions: Tier 1 Tier 1 (Exceptional Talent): no employment as a Doctor or Dentist in Training,...

Work Visa Success Stories
By Richmond Chambers -

Our business immigration barristers assist national and international businesses to recruit and retain the skilled workers that they need in the UK. We have assisted company directors, self-employed persons and...

 employees to acquire the immigration status that they need to work in the UK. The following are just a few examples of the many successful outcomes that we have achieved for our clients: Our immigration...

Tier 2 Immigration Skills Charge to be introduced in April 2017
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From April onwards, employers will be charged up to £1000 per annum for each non-EEA worker that they sponsor.Background Encourage businesses to source the skilled...

 workers that they need from the UK labour market; Reduce the burden on the taxpayer from the cost of the immigration system. Contact Our Immigration Barristers

Business Leaders Criticise Skills Charge
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A number of UK business leaders have slammed recent proposals from the UK government to charge businesses £1,000 for every skilled worker hired from countries outside the EU.Criticism of the MAC Proposals

 A number of UK business leaders have slammed recent proposals from the UK government to charge businesses £1,000 for every skilled worker hired from countries outside the EU.Criticism of the MAC Proposals

Government responds to MAC Tier 2 review
By Richmond Chambers -

In January 2016 the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) published its review into the Tier 2 visa category. The Government has now published its response.  A number of changes are set out, and all changes...

 are due to be implemented by April 2017, with some being implemented in autumn 2016. The Government has also said that it intends to simplify the relevant Immigration Rules and Tier 2 guidance.Tier 2 (General)...

MAC Advise UK Government to Keep Nurses on UK Shortage Occupation List
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The Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) has advised the UK government to maintain the current status of nurses on the Shortage Occupation List to ensure that there is sufficient staff in place.UK Nurses Shortage

 The Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) has advised the UK government to maintain the current status of nurses on the Shortage Occupation List to ensure that there is sufficient staff in place.UK Nurses Shortage

UK in Top Ten of Most Attractive Countries for Skilled Migrants
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The UK has been named as one of the most popular countries for attracting skilled workers with the country being ranked seventh based on its ability to attract, develop and retain highly-skilled foreign workers.Immigration Specialists: Contact Us

 The UK has been named as one of the most popular countries for attracting skilled workers with the country being ranked seventh based on its ability to attract, develop and retain highly-skilled foreign workers.Immigration Specialists: Contact Us

Government set to introduce a £1,000 Non-EU Worker Levy
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The government are set to introduce a new non-EU worker levy to try and reduce the number of skilled immigrants coming into the country.Skilled Migration Barristers: Contact Our Team Today

 The government are set to introduce a new non-EU worker levy to try and reduce the number of skilled immigrants coming into the country.Skilled Migration Barristers: Contact Our Team Today
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