The "independent" Migration Advisory Committee's (MAC) has provided the long-awaited review of Tier 2 immigration was released on 19 January 2016; It recommends that the UK government is required to impose even tighter immigration controls for Tier 2 Visas. The MAC recommendations have been greeted with criticism from many UK employers/businesses, who say that the measures will lead to increased costs and make recruiting more difficult.
Tier 2 visa rules require candidates to have a job offer from an employer with a Tier 2 sponsorship licence. In some cases employer also need to complete a resident labour market test to show that there is a shortage of people with the relevant skills in the UK and must pay the salary as required for the role under Tier 2.
- February 18 2026
Immigration Rules - Appendix Skilled Occupations 2026 lists eligible SOC (Standard Occupation Classification) 2020 occupation codes and going ...
- February 12 2026
You can apply to get a faster decision on certain UK visa applications, applications to extend your permission to stay in the UK, and applicat...
- February 4 2026
Most UK visas provide a pathway to settlement in the UK. Some UK visas permit extensions, but do not lead to settlement, for example, a UK Exp...
- January 27 2026
Since the rules for the Skilled Worker route have been tightened by the Labour government and the government’s focus is on reducing the number...
- January 19 2026
As UK start-ups grow, many find that recruiting internationally is essential to securing the skills needed to scale. To lawfully employ overse...
- January 12 2026
An organisation usually needs a sponsor licence to employ someone to work for them from outside or inside the UK, including citizens of the EU...
- January 2 2026
In UK immigration law, dependants usually refer to partners and children. They can apply as dependants of a lead applicant on an immigration r...
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