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Major changes to UK Immigration Rules

Digital Technology Roles Added to Shortage Occupation List | Permanent Residence Now Required For EEA National Naturalisation | Tier 1 (Exceptional Talent) Reform Major changes to the Immigration Rules affecting Tiers 1, 2 and 5, EEA nationals sponsoring family...

What’s the alternative to hiring STEM graduates?

The engineering sector has a well documented struggle with a skills shortage. Slightly less well documented are the concerns about the calibre of STEM graduates. According the Engineering UK’s 2015 report, 48% of employers have concerns about the quality of STEM...

Struggling to fill vacancies in the Utilities Sector?

The utilities industry in the UK is struggling with a skills shortage at a time when the industry is on the up. Even with the Government’s STEM initiative in schools, not enough students will be through the education system in time to meet the current shortfall. In...

Introduction To The Tier 2 Visa Process

Tier 2 is the type of visa required for skilled workers to work in the UK. There are five categories of Tier 2 visa:  • General  • Intra Company Transfers  • Sportsperson  • Minister of Religion  • Shortage Occupations  Even if you have a sponsorship licence already...