UKBA Employers news

Launch of Tier 1 of the points-based system

30 Jun 2008 11:02:35 GMT

From today all highly skilled workers, entrepreneurs and investors wanting to come to the United Kingdom will be able to apply for their UK visa under a new Australian style points based system.

Closure of Highly Skilled Migrant Programme and other work-based categories

23 Jun 2008 07:45:01 GMT

On Monday 30 June 2008, Tier 1 of our new points-based system will open globally. On that date, we will complete the roll-out of Tier 1 (General) worldwide and introduce the Tier 1 (Entrepreneur), Tier 1 (Investor) and Tier 1 (Post Study Work) categories.

Local immigration teams to be introduced across the UK

19 Jun 2008 07:42:41 GMT

New local immigration teams are being introduced across the UK, alongside local crime partnership with police, as part of a major refocus of the work of the UK Border Agency (UKBA), Home Secretary Jacqui Smith announced today.

Government's response to the House of Lords Committee' s report on the economic impacts of migration

11 Jun 2008 16:00:25 GMT

The economic case for migration was reinforced today as the Government published its response to the House of Lords Committe's report on the economic impacts of migration.

Points-based system: English language tests

9 Jun 2008 09:58:59 GMT

Invitation to apply for English language tests to be assessed by the UK Border Agency and for inclusion on the list of approved English language tests.

Changes to the national shortage occupational list for work permits

6 Jun 2008 11:32:43 GMT

We have added new occupations to the national shortage occupation list for work permits and amended two occupation titles.

Employers and sponsors survey

21 May 2008 13:24:25 GMT

We are currently reviewing the information we provide on the website for employers and sponsors.

If you are the employer or sponsor (or a potential employer or sponsor) of a foreign national in the United Kingdom we would be grateful for your feedback.

FLR (IED) application form

13 May 2008 12:59:43 GMT

Customers should note that the most recent version of the FLR (IED) application form is version 04/2008

Work permit applications and review requests

2 May 2008 12:08:36 GMT

Work permit applications and review requests

Work permit progress check service

30 Apr 2008 13:59:43 GMT

The work permit customer contact centre does not provide a progress check service for current applications within our agreed service standards.