28 June 2010 It was confirmed today that the UK will be setting a new limit/cap on the numbers of foreign workers entering the UK.The idea is try and get migration numbers back to similar levels that were in the 1990's and this cap is one method that the New UK Govt intends to use to achieve this.
The Govt has asked the Migration Advisory Committee to assist in calculating what level the permanent level should be set at taking into account economic and social factors. These findings will then be used to set the changes in the way that non EU workers will enter and working the future in the United Kingdom.
From the 19th July 2010the temporary cap will be used to try and stop a rush of applications before the permanent cap is set in April 2011.
The temporary cap includes setting the cap of applications of Tier 1 Applications at current levels and increasing the number of points needed from 95 to 100 and also limiting the number of certificates of sponsorship that UK employers can issue under Tier 2 to 1,300.
Majority of the questions I received recently are from potential Tier 1 applicants requesting some further clarification on this cap and how it would affect their applications. Again I need to emphasize that if you are a potential candidate and you qualify at present, then I highly recommend submitting your application As Soon As Humanly Possible. I am not certain yet what they mean when they refer to current levels and how they intend to set the limits precisely BUT as soon as there is any other useful information on these limits or any other changes, I will as per usual post the facts and give my opinion.
Tuesday, 29 June 2010
Monday, 28 June 2010
UK Budget Really?
Recently there has been a lot of discussion about the budget and how the UK Govt intends on reducing the large current deficit. This video I found explains the origins of the budget and gives some interesting and sheds a lighter side on the pretty serious subject :)
For a more official look at the UK Budget click HERE
For a more official look at the UK Budget click HERE
UK Online Visa Application System down
I just received word that the UK online visa application system will be down for maintenance on the 5th July 2010 until 6th July 2010. There will be no way to apply online or edit any current saved application details during this time, so if you have any booking for these 2 days you have to print your form and appointment confirmation before this date.
If you are in the process of filling out an online form I strongly suggest saving the application many times and ensuring that you can retrieve the data in the forms as I have had certain issues recently when trying to retrieve client's information recently.
If you are in the process of filling out an online form I strongly suggest saving the application many times and ensuring that you can retrieve the data in the forms as I have had certain issues recently when trying to retrieve client's information recently.
Sunday, 27 June 2010
More on the UK Immigration Cap
Later today the Home Secretary Theresa May will announce the specific details on the temporary Immigration Cap.
It is believed that she will limit the number of workers to 24,100 between now and April Next year (2011). One of the aims of this cap is to limit a potential rush of applications before the permanent cap is introduced next April.
At the same time there will be a consultation process for deciding on how to introduce the levels for the permanent cap.
This cap has been the subject of much debate recently where industry professionals argue that companies need to be able to bring skilled professionals to the UK in order to fulfill roles that require specific training or skills not necessarily found in the UK to the same level.
One source claimed that certain industries will be harder hit than others worry about their ability to hire skilled workers with this new Cap being introduced.
It is believed that she will limit the number of workers to 24,100 between now and April Next year (2011). One of the aims of this cap is to limit a potential rush of applications before the permanent cap is introduced next April.
At the same time there will be a consultation process for deciding on how to introduce the levels for the permanent cap.
This cap has been the subject of much debate recently where industry professionals argue that companies need to be able to bring skilled professionals to the UK in order to fulfill roles that require specific training or skills not necessarily found in the UK to the same level.
One source claimed that certain industries will be harder hit than others worry about their ability to hire skilled workers with this new Cap being introduced.
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