CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang LLP | United Kingdom | 9 Jun 2011
The Government has today launched a public consultation on reforms to work routes leading to settlement with a stated aim of reducing the number of migrants who can qualify for indefinite leave to remain.
CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang LLP | United Kingdom | 24 Mar 2011
The new rules for Tier 2 applications come into force on 6 April 2011.
CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang LLP | United Kingdom | 17 Mar 2011
An annual quota of 20,700 Certificates of Sponsorship (CoS) for Tier 2 (General) migrants and 1,000 Tier 1 (Exceptional Talent) migrants will commence on 6 April 2011 until April 2012.
CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang LLP | United Kingdom | 7 Mar 2011
There has been a flurry of activity over the last few days in preparation for the roll-out of the new permanent quota on 6 April 2011.
CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang LLP | United Kingdom | 17 Feb 2011
An annual quota of 20,700 Certificates of Sponsorship (CoS) for Tier 2 (General) migrants and 1,000 Tier 1 (Exceptional Talent) migrants will commence on 6 April 2011 until April 2012.
CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang LLP | United Kingdom | 3 Feb 2011
With the implementation of the permanent immigration cap fast approaching on 6 April 2011, we would advise businesses who are intending to employ out of country candidates on a Tier 2 (General) visa, to issue the CoS (assuming they have any left under their temporary allocation) and ensure that the migrant has submitted their entry clearance (visa) application before this date.
CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang LLP | United Kingdom | 31 Jan 2011
The UK Border Agency has recently issued new guidance for employers on the Prevention of Illegal Working.