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.
- December 18 2025
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- December 15 2025
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- December 3 2025
A person applying for a UK work visa typically needs to demonstrate their proficiency in the English language at the time of application. Ther...
- November 13 2025
The UK Self-Sponsorship is the most formidable way on the Skilled Worker route for business owners and entrepreneurs looking to establish them...
- November 7 2025
The UK has relied on overseas doctors, nurses, and other healthcare workers for decades. The primary reason for this is the shortage of staff ...
- October 31 2025
The UK Skilled Worker route comes with several mandatory costs that both sponsoring companies and visa applicants must consider carefully. Emp...
- October 28 2025
The Home Office has ensured victims of domestic violence can regain an independent immigration status (indefinite leave to enter or remain) fr...
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