100 days since Brexit: Do you know the UK’s new immigration rules?
On 31 December 2020, the Brexit transition period came to an end and the UK fully implemented its new points-based immigration system.
The new rules treat EU and non-EU citizens equally, and any employer looking to hire workers from outside the resident labour market must hold approval from the Home Office by applying for a Sponsor Licence.
Now over 100 days have passed since the end of the transition period, how much do you know about the UK’s new immigration rules?
To help employers and applicants understand and adjust to the new rules, Smith Stone Walters has created a comprehensive guide to the points-based immigration system.
In our free guide, we break down the following areas:
- The Sponsor Licence process – Understand the eligibility requirements, application process and compliance duties involved in becoming a Home Office approved sponsor.
- The new Skilled Worker route – Gain an overview of the eligibility requirements, skill and salary thresholds for the Skilled Worker route, and how this visa differs from the previous Tier 2 (General) visa.
- The Points-Based Immigration System – Understand the criteria for scoring points under the points-based system, including tradeable points, with case study examples.
- The Intra-Company Transfer (ICT) route – Gain an overview of the two ICT visa categories, and how this route can help your business in moving employees to the UK for temporary assignments.
- Immigration fees and costs – Ensure your business is prepared for the costs involved with sponsoring migrants under the Skilled Worker route.
- Other economic immigration routes – Discover a range of other specialist work routes under the points-based system.
- Your workplace checklist – Prepare your business to adapt to the new rules with our six recommendations for employers.
Click here to download your free digital guide.
Speak to an immigration advisor
If you have any questions about the UK’s new Immigration Rules, Smith Stone Walters would be happy to help. To speak to one of our experienced immigration advisors, please call 0208 461 6660, or email info@smithstonewalters.com.
