UK spring 2023 budget immigration update In the Spring Budget published on 15th March 2023 the government states that it will ensure the UK labour market has access to skills and talent from abroad where needed, to help businesses tackle immediate labour shortages and ease business visits to the UK. At Thaxted Legal we focus on assisting clients with immigration matters and any publication from the UK government is useful…
Read MoreChanges to Shortage Occupation list – some construction/building jobs added but no hospitality
Shortage Occupation List currently under review Shortage Occupation List is a hot topic in the UK immigration and attracts significant media and public attention. You can read more information relating to Shortage Occupation List in our other article ‘What is Shortage Occupation List for UK visa’ The Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) is an independent, non-statutory, non-time limited, non-departmental public body that advises the government on migration issues. On 23rd February…
Read MoreHow to pay less for your skilled worker
Pay less for your Skilled Worker visa Those who employ migrant workers on Skilled Worker work visas in the UK quite often say that it is rather expensive to employ foreign workers. The Home Office fees for obtaining a sponsor licence, for Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) for each worker, Immigration Skills Charge (ISC) and NHS Surcharge, can add thousands of pounds to the cost of employing foreign workers. All those…
Read MoreCare workers added to Health and care visa from 15th Feb 2022
Starting 15th February 2022 carers can apply for Health and Care skilled worker visa Home Office has announced that starting on 15th February 2022 care workers will be able to apply for Health and Care visa under the Skilled Worker visa scheme. All organizations holding a valid Skilled Worker sponsor licence can sponsor workers from the ‘Soc Code 6145 Care Workers and home carers’. 6145 Care workers and home carers…
Read MoreAsylum seekers to be allowed work in the UK
Are asylum seekers allowed to work in the UK? The current staff shortages in many sectors brought back the discussion whether asylum seekers should be permitted to work in the UK whilst their asylum claims are under consideration by the Home Office. As a general rule, asylum claimants are not normally allowed to work whilst their claim is being considered. They are instead provided with accommodation and support to meet…
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