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.
- September 29 2026
Where you are required to meet the MIR (Minimum Income Requirement) when applying under Appendix FM, you can generally meet the financial requ...
- September 23 2026
When you are applying as a spouse, civil partner, or unmarried partner of someone who is a British citizen or has settled status (Indefinite L...
- September 21 2026
UK family visa generally requires you to meet the MIR (Minimum Income Requirement). This means when you apply to enter the UK or remain here ...
- September 21 2026
The Home Office published the statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules – HC584 on 3 September 2026. The statement contains several change...
- September 14 2026
If you are a UK employer and have applied for a sponsor licence, you would like your application to be successful. You should note that to inc...
- September 9 2026
Renouncing your British citizenship is a big decision in your life. Before taking this step, you must consider it carefully. However, once you...
- September 3 2026
Curtailment of your permission (leave to enter or leave to remain) means shortening the period for which your existing immigration permission ...
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