Working in the UK
Select Committee Report - Persuasion and Power in the Modern World (Studying in the UK)
The newly established Lords Committee on Soft Power and the UK's influence have published a report on the 'Persuasion and Power in the Modern World'.
It found that the UK's Immigration visa system is unnecessarily complicated and is having a damaging impact on the country's film, music and legal services.
They advised the government to present and communicate their visa and immigration policies in a way that will not discourage people who would add to the UK's prosperity from coming to the UK and supporting its business and trade.
They welcomed the government's announcement to make UK visas more attractive to Chinese visitors but urged the government to improve visa application processes for other key growth areas.
The full report can be downloaded here.
http://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2014/mar/28/lords-committee-uk-immigration-visa-policy-damaging-creative-economy
Working in the UK
Select Committee Report - Persuasion and Power in the Modern World (Studying in the UK)
The newly established Lords Committee on Soft Power and the UK's influence have published a report on the 'Persuasion and Power in the Modern World'.
It found that the UK's Immigration visa system is unnecessarily complicated and is having a damaging impact on the country's film, music and legal services.
They advised the government to present and communicate their visa and immigration policies in a way that will not discourage people who would add to the UK's prosperity from coming to the UK and supporting its business and trade.
They welcomed the government's announcement to make UK visas more attractive to Chinese visitors but urged the government to improve visa application processes for other key growth areas.
The full report can be downloaded here.
http://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2014/mar/28/lords-committee-uk-immigration-visa-policy-damaging-creative-economy
Select Committee Report - Persuasion and Power in the Modern World (Studying in the UK)
The newly established Lords Committee on Soft Power and the UK's influence have published a report on the 'Persuasion and Power in the Modern World'.
It found that the UK's Immigration visa system is unnecessarily complicated and is having a damaging impact on the country's film, music and legal services.
They advised the government to present and communicate their visa and immigration policies in a way that will not discourage people who would add to the UK's prosperity from coming to the UK and supporting its business and trade.
They welcomed the government's announcement to make UK visas more attractive to Chinese visitors but urged the government to improve visa application processes for other key growth areas.
The full report can be downloaded here.
Changes to Immigration Rules - helping businesses to recruit internationally
The government has announced changes to the Immigration Rules to help UK businesses employ skilled international workers and support the government's long-term economic plan.
The following changes will come into effect from Thursday 13 March:
- The Exceptional Talent visa route has now been opened up to individuals in the digital technology sector by enabling Tech City UK to endorse visa applications.
- Introduction of a new category for government sponsored language teachers, which will create closer ties with China.
- Increased flexibility by offering 5-year grants of leave to skilled workers, instead of 3.
Further details of these changes can be viewed here.
Changes to Immigration Rules - helping businesses to recruit internationally
The government has announced changes to the Immigration Rules to help UK businesses employ skilled international workers and support the government's long-term economic plan.
The following changes will come into effect from Thursday 13 March:
- The Exceptional Talent visa route has now been opened up to individuals in the digital technology sector by enabling Tech City UK to endorse visa applications.
- Introduction of a new category for government sponsored language teachers, which will create closer ties with China.
- Increased flexibility by offering 5-year grants of leave to skilled workers, instead of 3.
Further details of these changes can be viewed here.