There are some changes (albeit minor) in Tier 2 rules from 06-Apr-2015. Summary of changes:
- The shortage occupation list will be amended following a review by the Migration Advisory Committee. These jobs are exempt from the resident labour market test. Employers should consult the updated list.
- Minimum salary requirements for jobs which are eligible for sponsorship under Tier 2 will be updated as follows:
- The minimum salary for jobs to qualify for sponsorship under Tier 2 will be the greater of the appropriate rate for that job or £20,800 (rather than £20,500).
- For jobs to be exempt from advertising on Job Centre Plus, the new salary requirement will be £72,500 (rather than £71,600).
- For jobs to be exempt from the annual immigration cap, the resident labour market test and the 12 month cooling off period, the new salary requirement will be £155,300 (rather than £153,500).
- For jobs to qualify for a short term Intra Company Transfer the new minimum salary requirement will be £24,800 (rather than £24,500) or the specified appropriate salary for the job.
- For jobs to qualify for a long term Intra Company Transfer the new minimum salary requirement will be £41,500 (rather than £41,000) or the specified appropriate salary for the job.
- The overall immigration cap that applies to Tier 2 (General) sponsorship applications will remain the same for the new year commencing 6 April 2015 (20,700 places for the UK for the year). However, the immigration cap is being adjusted throughout the year so that there will be a higher allocation available in the first few months of the year when demand is higher, and it will reduce later in the year.
- A new exemption from the cooling off period rules will be introduced. The current rules prevent certain individuals from re-entering the UK under Tier 2 within 12 months of them leaving the UK under Tier 2. The cooling off rules will no longer apply to grants of Tier 2 leave of three months or less. This will improve flexibility for some businesses.
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