Working in the UK
Working in the UK
Immigration Rule changes
UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) have announced the introduction of further changes to the Immigration Rules in relation to various categories.
The key rule changes in relation to working in the UK are as follows:
- Tier 1 (Exceptional Talent) - the endorsement criteria used by Tech City UK has been amended to better reflect the skills and experience of target applicants who are most likely to add value to the UK digital technology sector.
- Nurses and four digital technology jobs have been added to the shortage occupation list.
- The rules have been amended to clarify the charity worker rules for sponsors and applicants.
- Minor amendments have also been made to the list of Government Authorised schemes.
The statement of changes can be downloaded here.
The majority of changes will take effect on applications submitted on or after 19 November 2015 unless otherwise stated.
Immigration Rule changes
UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) have announced the introduction of further changes to the Immigration Rules in relation to various categories.
The key rule changes in relation to working in the UK are as follows:
- Tier 1 (Exceptional Talent) - the endorsement criteria used by Tech City UK has been amended to better reflect the skills and experience of target applicants who are most likely to add value to the UK digital technology sector.
- Nurses and four digital technology jobs have been added to the shortage occupation list.
- The rules have been amended to clarify the charity worker rules for sponsors and applicants.
- Minor amendments have also been made to the list of Government Authorised schemes.
The statement of changes can be downloaded here.
The majority of changes will take effect on applications submitted on or after 19 November 2015 unless otherwise stated.
The majority of changes will take effect on applications submitted on or after 19 November 2015 unless otherwise stated.