1. What is meant by a points-based immigration system?
A points-based immigration system is a form of immigration policy by which those wishing to immigrate into the country must achieve a certain number of
2. How can I employ someone under the new immigration system?
In order to hire workers through the skilled worker route from January 2021 you must be a Home Office licensed sponsor. To make an application
3. How much does it cost to employ someone through the new Skilled Visa?
There are several charges under the immigration system, some of which must be paid directly to government by the employer, and others which the employer
4. What are the different ways to gain the 20 ‘tradeable’ points required under the new points-based system?
Salary: a salary of £25,600 (or at least the going rate for the profession (whichever is higher)) can gain 20 points. Shortage Occupation List: Roles that
5. What are the salary requirements for workers coming to the UK?
The general salary threshold for Skilled Worker visa applicants will be £25,600, or the specific salary requirement for their occupation, known as the “going rate”
6. What other ways are available to recruit migrant workers?
Graduate route: this visa will be available to international students who have completed a degree in the UK from summer 2021 and will enable them to
7. How can I employ seasonal labour under the new immigration system?
In 2018 the government launched the Seasonal Workers Scheme Pilot for 2,500 workers in the edible horticulture sector for the 2019 season. This was expanded