UK IMMIGRATION NEWS
Tier 2 and Tier 5 UK Visas open on 27 November 2008Wednesday, 5 November 2008 Migrant applications for Tier 2 and Tier 5 of the new points based system will open on 27 November 2008, replacing many existing work-based schemes.
Tier 2 replaces the current UK work permit scheme, which allows employers to hire skilled workers from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland to fill a vacancy that might otherwise be filled by a resident worker. Under the new system, employers must obtain a license to sponsor non-EEA/Swiss nationals. Workers applying under Tier 2 are required to have a certificate of sponsorship issued by the employer. Further they need to score a pass mark of 70 points from the three sets of criteria. These are:
Tier 5 covers temporary workers coming to the UK for a short period, such as working holidaymakers, charity workers, religious workers, and sports and entertainment teams. Employers and other organisations are required to have a sponsorship license in order to employ people coming to the UK under Tier 5. Workers applying under Tier 5 need to have a certificate of sponsorship and score a pass mark of 40 from the two sets of criteria. These are:
People applying under the new Youth Mobility Scheme (currently the working holiday scheme) are required to score a pass mark of 50 from:
The Home Office have provided transitional arrangements for those with existing leave to enter or remain under any of the old categories which will be closed when Tiers 2 and 5 are introduced. Any applications for migration under the old system must be received by the Home Office by 26 November 2008. If you are interested in UK Visas, contact Migration Expert for information and advice on which visa is best suited to you. You can also try our visa eligibility assessment to see if you are eligible to apply for a visa to the UK. |
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