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Latest Immigration News
November 2008
27.11.08
Tier 2 goes live despite concerns over ill-prepared employers
The launch of Tiers 2 and 5 of the new points based system has been a hot topic over 2008 and was recently opposed by the Tories as it was thought many employers were not sufficiently prepared. However, last night the UK Government voted in favour of these changes, meaning the launch went ahead as planned yesterday.
26.11.08
ID cards and nincompoops
This week, the BBC reported the UK Government’s controversial ID card scheme is now live. The first people to receive the cards will be non-EU students and husbands, wives or partners of permanent residents who apply to extend their stay. Officials say these two categories are those who are most likely of abusing immigration rules. The cards will include the individual's name and picture, their nationality, immigration status and two fingerprints.
23.11.08
Shortage occupation list just a smokescreen?
There's been a lot of discussion online about the Government’s claims there are now 200,000 fewer jobs available to non-EU migrant workers, thanks to the cuts to the 'shortage occupation list'.
12.11.08
The real impact of imposing hefty fines for employing illegal workers
In February 2008, UK immigration regulations began enforcing a new regime of fines on employers found to be employing migrants without official permission to work. UK Border Agency officials may now issue on-the-spot fines to employers of up to £10,000 per unauthorised worker – a measure which has been accompanied by a series of highly publicised immigration raids on workplaces. The new regime has led to a huge increase in demands on the part of employers for passports and other identity documents from their workers.
October 2008
31.10.08
Organisations must train UK staff before bringing in migrant workers
Personneltoday.com has reported that a government adviser who helped create the new points-based system has advised employers they won't be able to bring in non-EU migrant workers unless they also demonstrate their efforts to train UK workers.
18.10.08
Cricket clubs warned to abide by the rules
A Liverpool Daily Post article written by Paul Edwards reported that British cricket clubs have been warned to abide by new immigration laws and apply for a sponsorship license to employ overseas players or face prosecution. The article was published on 13 October 2008 and is not available online but can be seen below:
08.10.08
We're having a seminar!
Employers...find out everything you need to know about Tier 2 and applying for your sponsor licence with our upcoming seminar.
September 2008
30.09.08
Seminar: Time is running out for employers
Don’t miss out on our Immigration Seminar, 3 October, focusing on the new requirement for employers to have a Sponsor’s License to engage foreign workers. Your clients could find themselves at a disadvantage by not taking action now to secure their Sponsor’s License.
25.09.08
Eastern European immigrant rates falling in the UK
Immigration and world permit news has repoted that the UK Border Agency published statistics showing the number of Eastern European immigrants coming to the UK is continuing to decrease. This can be good news for non-EU nationals hoping to live and work in the UK. Fewer Eastern European immigrants in the UK could mean improved labour market prospects for third country nationals.
18.09.08
Immigration skills shortlist will have minimal impact
Computer weekly have reported immigration lawyers and industry bodies predict that employers will NOT find it harder to get the IT skills they need when new immigration rules come into force in November, despite IT skills not being included on a new list of "shortage skills".
17.09.08
One in 10 apply for sponsorship licence to employ skilled migrant workers
Personneltoday.com is reporting results of a survey carried out by PriceWaterhouseCoopers showing 88% of 170 HR Directors polled are yet to apply for a sponsorship license to employ non-EU migrant workers. The UK Border Agency can only guarantee applications received by 1 October, 2008 will be processed in time for the introduction of the new points-based system in November.
12.09.08
BIA Tier 2 puts onus on employers
The UK government is strengthening borders and attempting to simplify immigration and Citizenship law. The emphasis will be on immigrants earning their citizenship and employers following the correct procedures.
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