Working in the UK
Right to Rent
The Immigration and Security Minister, James Brokenshire, announced on 3rd September 2014 that right to rent checks would be launched in Birmingham, Walsall, Sandwell, Dudley and Wolverhampton as part of a phased introduction across the country.
Further information about the new measures for private landlords can be read here.
The written ministerial statement by James Brokenshire can be read here.
UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) have also published guidance for landlords affected by the introduction of the checks.
The updated guidance and information leaflet can be viewed here.
Working in the UK
Right to Rent
The Immigration and Security Minister, James Brokenshire, announced on 3rd September 2014 that right to rent checks would be launched in Birmingham, Walsall, Sandwell, Dudley and Wolverhampton as part of a phased introduction across the country.
Further information about the new measures for private landlords can be read here.
The written ministerial statement by James Brokenshire can be read here.
UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) have also published guidance for landlords affected by the introduction of the checks.
The updated guidance and information leaflet can be viewed here.
Further information about the new measures for private landlords can be read here.
The written ministerial statement by James Brokenshire can be read here.
UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) have also published guidance for landlords affected by the introduction of the checks.
The updated guidance and information leaflet can be viewed here.
Updated guidance on sponsoring Tier 2 or 5 workers
UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) have published updated guidance for employers on sponsoring workers under Tier 2 or 5 of the points-based system.
The updated guidance can be viewed here.
Updated guidance on sponsoring Tier 2 or 5 workers
UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) have published updated guidance for employers on sponsoring workers under Tier 2 or 5 of the points-based system.
The updated guidance can be viewed here.
London Business Survey - Skills Shortage
A joint survey recently conducted by CBI and KPMG revealed that 45% of London's businesses felt there was a skills shortage amongst employees.
66% of companies, participating in the London Business Survey, reported difficulties in recruiting highly skilled people, such as IT/technology specialists, creative specialists and finance & engineering specialists.
It also highlighted the need to continue to improve visa service standards, remove the net migration target and reform business visitor visas.
London Business Survey - Skills Shortage
A joint survey recently conducted by CBI and KPMG revealed that 45% of London's businesses felt there was a skills shortage amongst employees.
66% of companies, participating in the London Business Survey, reported difficulties in recruiting highly skilled people, such as IT/technology specialists, creative specialists and finance & engineering specialists.
It also highlighted the need to continue to improve visa service standards, remove the net migration target and reform business visitor visas.
66% of companies, participating in the London Business Survey, reported difficulties in recruiting highly skilled people, such as IT/technology specialists, creative specialists and finance & engineering specialists.
It also highlighted the need to continue to improve visa service standards, remove the net migration target and reform business visitor visas.
Call for evidence on shortage occupations
The Migration Advisory Committee has issued a call for evidence for its review of the shortage occupation lists in UK and Scotland.
Further information about the MAC's partial review can be read here.
The closing date for responses is 5 December 2014.
Call for evidence on shortage occupations
The Migration Advisory Committee has issued a call for evidence for its review of the shortage occupation lists in UK and Scotland.
Further information about the MAC's partial review can be read here.
The closing date for responses is 5 December 2014.