Tier 1 of points based system to be introduced 30 June 2008

The UK government have announced the introduction of a new system for assessing highly skilled migrants wanting to come to the UK to work. Tier 1 of the new Australian style points based system (PBS) will come into effect on 30 June. (more)

Changes to the national shortage occupational list for work permits

The Home Office today announced that they have added new occupations to the national shortage occupation list for work permits and amended two occupation titles. From 18 July 2008 they will remove certain occupations from the list. Full details of all these changes are shown below. (more)