Working in the UK
Immigration Statistics, July to September 2014
The Home Office has published its quarterly immigration statistics for the period July to September 2014.
The key points in relation to working in the UK are as follows:
- There were 6% more work-related visas granted (+9,535 to 161,585) in the year ending September 2014. This increase was largely accounted for by the higher numbers for skilled workers (Tier 2, +9,912 or +13%), and for Youth mobility and temporary workers (Tier 5, +2,207).
- The 13% increase in skilled workers (Tier 2) visas granted coincided with a 13% increase in sponsored applications for skilled work visas.
- The majority of the sponsored skilled work visa applications were for the Information and Communication, Professional, Scientific and Technical Activities and Financial and Insurance Activities sectors.
- There were 31% fewer work-related grants of extension (-40,678), which was mainly accounted for by lower numbers in categories closed to new entrants (39,215 fewer Tier 1 General grants and 1,193 fewer Tier 1 Post-Study grants).
- There was a 3,754 increase in Tier 1 Entrepreneur grants of extension.
- Grants of extension for Tier 2 Skilled Workers fell from 63,166 to 60,838 (-4%), reflecting lower numbers in both the Tier 2 General category (from 43,576 to 42,642) and the Tier 2 Intra-Company Transfers category (from 18,059 to 16,942).
You can read the full report here.
Migration Statistics Quarterly Report, November 2014
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has published its quarterly migration statistics report (November 2014). Note that these figures include estimates of long-term immigration trends and data obtained via the International Passenger survey by interviewing a sample of people arriving in and leaving the UK; and may differ from Home Office data.
The key points in relation to working in the UK were as follows:
- There was a statistically significant increase in immigration for work (+45,000 to 247,000), with increases for non-EU citizens (+14,000), EU2 citizens (+11,000) and EU15 (+10,000).
- Estimated employment of EU nationals (excluding British) resident in the UK was 16% higher in July to September 2014, compared to the same quarter in 2013.
- National Insurance Number (NINo) registrations to adult overseas nationals increased by 12% to 668,000 in the year ending September 2014 from the previous year.
- Work visas granted rose by 6% (+9,500) in the year ending September 2014, reflecting higher levels of skilled work visas granted.
The full report can be read here.
http://www.ons.gov.uk/ons/rel/migration1/migration-statistics-quarterly-report/november-2014/index.html
Working in the UK
Immigration Statistics, July to September 2014
The Home Office has published its quarterly immigration statistics for the period July to September 2014.
The key points in relation to working in the UK are as follows:
You can read the full report here.
The key points in relation to working in the UK are as follows:
- There were 6% more work-related visas granted (+9,535 to 161,585) in the year ending September 2014. This increase was largely accounted for by the higher numbers for skilled workers (Tier 2, +9,912 or +13%), and for Youth mobility and temporary workers (Tier 5, +2,207).
- The 13% increase in skilled workers (Tier 2) visas granted coincided with a 13% increase in sponsored applications for skilled work visas.
- The majority of the sponsored skilled work visa applications were for the Information and Communication, Professional, Scientific and Technical Activities and Financial and Insurance Activities sectors.
- There were 31% fewer work-related grants of extension (-40,678), which was mainly accounted for by lower numbers in categories closed to new entrants (39,215 fewer Tier 1 General grants and 1,193 fewer Tier 1 Post-Study grants).
- There was a 3,754 increase in Tier 1 Entrepreneur grants of extension.
- Grants of extension for Tier 2 Skilled Workers fell from 63,166 to 60,838 (-4%), reflecting lower numbers in both the Tier 2 General category (from 43,576 to 42,642) and the Tier 2 Intra-Company Transfers category (from 18,059 to 16,942).
You can read the full report here.
Migration Statistics Quarterly Report, November 2014
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has published its quarterly migration statistics report (November 2014). Note that these figures include estimates of long-term immigration trends and data obtained via the International Passenger survey by interviewing a sample of people arriving in and leaving the UK; and may differ from Home Office data.
The key points in relation to working in the UK were as follows:
- There was a statistically significant increase in immigration for work (+45,000 to 247,000), with increases for non-EU citizens (+14,000), EU2 citizens (+11,000) and EU15 (+10,000).
- Estimated employment of EU nationals (excluding British) resident in the UK was 16% higher in July to September 2014, compared to the same quarter in 2013.
- National Insurance Number (NINo) registrations to adult overseas nationals increased by 12% to 668,000 in the year ending September 2014 from the previous year.
- Work visas granted rose by 6% (+9,500) in the year ending September 2014, reflecting higher levels of skilled work visas granted.
The full report can be read here.
Right to rent: landlord's code of practice
From 1 December 2014, landlords, homeowners and letting agents in Birmingham, Walsall, Sandwell, Dudley and Wolverhampton will be required to check that someone has the right to live in the UK before letting a property to them. The right to rent checks only apply to new tenancy agreements starting on or after 1 December 2014 and relate to adults aged 18 and over living at the property. Affected landlords, who let a property after this date to someone who doesn't have the right to rent, could be fined up to £3,000. This is a pilot project in the Midlands prior to national rollout.
Right to rent: landlord's code of practice
From 1 December 2014, landlords, homeowners and letting agents in Birmingham, Walsall, Sandwell, Dudley and Wolverhampton will be required to check that someone has the right to live in the UK before letting a property to them. The right to rent checks only apply to new tenancy agreements starting on or after 1 December 2014 and relate to adults aged 18 and over living at the property. Affected landlords, who let a property after this date to someone who doesn't have the right to rent, could be fined up to £3,000. This is a pilot project in the Midlands prior to national rollout.
Preventing Illegal Working: guidance for employers
UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) have updated their guidance to help employers prevent illegal working by conducting right to work checks. The updated 'employer's guide to right to work checks' can be downloaded here.
UKVI have also made revisions to the 'Code of Practice' on preventing illegal working: civil penalty scheme for employers. The revised 'Code of Practice' can be downloaded here.
In addition to the above, UKVI have also updated the form used by employers for checking an employee's right to work. The updated form can be downloaded here.
Preventing Illegal Working: guidance for employers
UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) have updated their guidance to help employers prevent illegal working by conducting right to work checks. The updated 'employer's guide to right to work checks' can be downloaded here.
UKVI have also made revisions to the 'Code of Practice' on preventing illegal working: civil penalty scheme for employers. The revised 'Code of Practice' can be downloaded here.
In addition to the above, UKVI have also updated the form used by employers for checking an employee's right to work. The updated form can be downloaded here.
In addition to the above, UKVI have also updated the form used by employers for checking an employee's right to work. The updated form can be downloaded here.