Working in the UK
Quarterly Migration Statistics (Working in the UK)
The latest quarterly migration figures published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) have revealed that net migration into the UK has increased by more than 38% to 243,000 in 2013-14.
The key points in relation to working in the UK are as follows:
- Three-quarters of long-term immigration and two-thirds of long-term emigration to and from the UK are people migrating to work or study.
- The most commonly stated reason for immigrating to the UK is work-related.
- Work visas granted increased by 10% (+14,799) in the year ending June 2014, compared to the previous year.
- The increase in work visas granted was largely accounted for by higher numbers of skilled workers (Tier 2, +11,744).
- There were also increases for Youth Mobility and temporary workers (Tier 5, +3,992), increases for the Tier 1 Entrepreneur (+836) and Tier 1 Investor (+484) categories.
- The increase in work visas granted was partially offset by fewer visas granted in the two categories that have now been closed to new entrants: Tier 1 Post-Study (-2,292) and Tier 1 General (-1,283).
- There was a significant increase in immigration for work (up 38,000 to 228,000) driven by increases for EU15 and EU2 citizens. Estimated employment of EU citizens was 17% higher in April to June 2014, compared to the same quarter in 2013.
- Approximately 60% of all EU immigrants arriving for work-related reasons have a definite job to go to (the remainder stated they were looking for work).
- In the year ending June 2014, the highest numbers of work-related visas were issued to Indian (35%), Australian (10%) and United States (9%) nationals.
You can read the full Migration Statistics Quarterly Report here.
Working in the UK
Quarterly Migration Statistics (Working in the UK)
The latest quarterly migration figures published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) have revealed that net migration into the UK has increased by more than 38% to 243,000 in 2013-14.
The key points in relation to working in the UK are as follows:
- Three-quarters of long-term immigration and two-thirds of long-term emigration to and from the UK are people migrating to work or study.
- The most commonly stated reason for immigrating to the UK is work-related.
- Work visas granted increased by 10% (+14,799) in the year ending June 2014, compared to the previous year.
- The increase in work visas granted was largely accounted for by higher numbers of skilled workers (Tier 2, +11,744).
- There were also increases for Youth Mobility and temporary workers (Tier 5, +3,992), increases for the Tier 1 Entrepreneur (+836) and Tier 1 Investor (+484) categories.
- The increase in work visas granted was partially offset by fewer visas granted in the two categories that have now been closed to new entrants: Tier 1 Post-Study (-2,292) and Tier 1 General (-1,283).
- There was a significant increase in immigration for work (up 38,000 to 228,000) driven by increases for EU15 and EU2 citizens. Estimated employment of EU citizens was 17% higher in April to June 2014, compared to the same quarter in 2013.
- Approximately 60% of all EU immigrants arriving for work-related reasons have a definite job to go to (the remainder stated they were looking for work).
- In the year ending June 2014, the highest numbers of work-related visas were issued to Indian (35%), Australian (10%) and United States (9%) nationals.
You can read the full Migration Statistics Quarterly Report here.
Updated Tier 1 Guidance
UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) have updated the following guidance for those applying under Tier 1 of the points-based system:
Tier 1 (General) of the Points Based System Policy Guidance
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-on-application-for-uk-visa-as-tier-1-general
Updated Tier 1 Guidance
UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) have updated the following guidance for those applying under Tier 1 of the points-based system:
Tier 1 (General) of the Points Based System Policy Guidance
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-on-application-for-uk-visa-as-tier-1-general
Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) of the Points Based System Policy Guidance
Tier 1 (Graduate Entrepreneur) of the Points Based System Policy Guidance
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-on-applications-under-tier-1-graduate-entrepreneur
Tier 1 (Exceptional Talent) of the Points Based System Policy Guidance
Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) of the Points Based System Policy Guidance
Tier 1 (Graduate Entrepreneur) of the Points Based System Policy Guidance
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-on-applications-under-tier-1-graduate-entrepreneur
Tier 1 (Exceptional Talent) of the Points Based System Policy Guidance
Updated Modernised Guidance - Tiers 1 & 2
UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) have updated their modernised guidance for how they assess English Language requirements for Tiers 1 & 2 of the points-based system.
Updated Modernised Guidance - Tiers 1 & 2
UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) have updated their modernised guidance for how they assess English Language requirements for Tiers 1 & 2 of the points-based system.
Landlord Immigration Checks
UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) have added a section on landlord immigration checks to their policy guidance.
The Immigration Act 2014 means that some private landlords will need to check that new tenants have the right to rent in the UK. Landlords who rent to illegal immigrants without doing these checks will be liable to a civil penalty of up to £3,000.
Landlord Immigration checks will come into force in one part of the UK in late autumn 2014.
Landlord Immigration Checks
UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) have added a section on landlord immigration checks to their policy guidance.
The Immigration Act 2014 means that some private landlords will need to check that new tenants have the right to rent in the UK. Landlords who rent to illegal immigrants without doing these checks will be liable to a civil penalty of up to £3,000.
Landlord Immigration checks will come into force in one part of the UK in late autumn 2014.
Updated Guidance - Tier 2 (Skilled Worker)
UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) have updated their guidance for those applying under the Tier 2 (Skilled Worker) category.
The updated guidance can be viewed here.
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-on-application-for-uk-visa-as-tier-2-worker
Updated Guidance - Tier 2 (Skilled Worker)
UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) have updated their guidance for those applying under the Tier 2 (Skilled Worker) category.
The updated guidance can be viewed here.
Employer Sponsorship: restricted certificate allocations (August 2014)
UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) have published allocation figures for August 2014 for restricted certificates of sponsorship.
The updated guidance allocation figures can be viewed here.
Employer Sponsorship: restricted certificate allocations (August 2014)
UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) have published allocation figures for August 2014 for restricted certificates of sponsorship.
The updated guidance allocation figures can be viewed here.