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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 professions including architects, psychologists, vets and web designers be added to the shortage occupation...

Immigration Routes For Artists & Entertainers: FAQ
By Paul Richmond

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 routes are available to artists & entertainers? The main immigration routes available to artists...

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

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, and no employment as a professional sportsperson (including as a sports coach). Tier 1...

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 barristers were instructed by a national pharmaceutical company to obtain an extension of stay for one...

Tier 2 Immigration Skills Charge to be introduced in April 2017
By Richmond Chambers

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
By Richmond Chambers

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) category Immigration Skills Charge. This will be levied on employers per Certificate of Sponsorship...

MAC Advise UK Government to Keep Nurses on UK Shortage Occupation List
By Richmond Chambers

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
By Richmond Chambers

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
By Richmond Chambers

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

Financial Sector Requires Non-EU Workers
By Richmond Chambers

According to a new data, the UK’s financial sector requires more non-EU workers due to a worsening skill shortage in the industry.Growth in the Number of Tier 2 Applications

 According to a new data, the UK’s financial sector requires more non-EU workers due to a worsening skill shortage in the industry.Growth in the Number of Tier 2 Applications

Tier 2 Visa Rules “Restricting” Smaller Businesses
By Richmond Chambers

The Scale-Up Institute, a group that helps small businesses with good potential, has warned that the visa restrictions in place in the UK are damaging the growth of small businesses.Risk of Losing Workers

 The Scale-Up Institute, a group that helps small businesses with good potential, has warned that the visa restrictions in place in the UK are damaging the growth of small businesses.Risk of Losing Workers
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