The latest Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules HC 2631 was published on 9 September 2019 and contains a number of amendments to Tier 2 of the Points Based System.... read more →
In order to apply for a Tier 2 work visa, migrant workers must have a job offer from a Tier 2 Sponsor licenced business and a valid Certificate of Sponsorship... read more →
The next few months could see a change in immigration policy for academics, researchers and scientists from outside the EEA. Proposals from the Migration Advisory Committee (“MAC”) could lead to... read more →
Employers in the United Kingdom who wish to employ overseas workers from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland must apply for a Tier 2 Sponsor Licence. Once an... read more →
In the recent Court of Appeal case of R (Suny) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2019] EWCA 1019, it was held that the Secretary of State made... read more →
The Migration Advisory Committee (MAC), is an independent body that provides advice to the Home Office on matters of migration. The advice provided by the MAC is non-binding and the... read more →
If you are a UK employer and wish to employ an overseas skilled worker you must first apply for a Sponsor Licence so that you have the requisite permission from... read more →
Following the Migration Advisory Committee’s (“MAC”) recent review of the Tier 2 Shortage Occupation List, it has recommended that the UK needs to add more occupations under Appendix K of... read more →
Tier 2 work visa application: The Home Office has always supported positive migration to the United Kingdom. In particular, inbound migration for business people and skilled workers to assist overcome... read more →
The recent High Court case of R (Sri Lalithambika Foods Limited) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2019] EWHC 761 (Admin) is another important lesson for Tier 2... read more →