Working in the UK
Immigration Bill becomes law (Working in the UK)
The Immigration Bill received Royal Assent on 14th May 2014 introducing a number of reforms to the UK immigration system.
The key changes for employers and those working in the UK are as follows:
- Increased maximum penalty for employing each illegal worker from £10,000 to £20,000
- Changes to the processes by which an employer can object to and appeal against a civil penalty
- Changes to allow for the enforcement of unpaid civil penalty debts in the civil courts
- Changes to the documents and procedures when conducting right to work checks
- Introduction of a new requirement for temporary migrants who have only a time-limited immigration status to make a contribution to the National Health Service
- Removal of the right of appeal from extension applications made in the UK to be replaced by administrative review. This will incur a fee and will be considered by Home Office caseworkers instead of an independent tribunal.
- Private landlords are now required to check the immigration status of tenants, preventing those with no right to live in the UK from accessing private rented housing.
Further information can be viewed here.
Migration Statistics Quarterly Report (Working in the UK)
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has published the Migration Statistics Quarterly Report, May 2014.
The key findings in relation to working in the UK were as follows:
- Work-related reasons were the most common reason given for migrating to the UK for the year ending December 2013.
- 214,000 immigrated for work in the year ending December 2013, a significant increase compared to 180,000 for the previous year.
- In the year ending March 2014, there was an increase in the number of work visas issued (+10% to 156,378).
- National Insurance number (NINo) registrations to adult overseas nationals increased by 7% to 603,000 in the year ending March 2014. The highest number of registrations continues to be for Polish citizens (102,000).
- 125,000 EU citizens immigrated for work in the year ending December 2014, a significant increase from 95,000 for the previous year. 62,000 were citizens from EU15 (pre-2004) countries, a significant increase from 49,000 the previous year.
- An estimated 122,000 EU2 citizens were employed in the UK from January to March 2014, compared with 103,000 for the same period in 2013.
The full report can be downloaded here.
Guidance for employers on preventing illegal working
UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) have updated their guidance for employers on preventing illegal working, the civil penalty scheme and conducting right to work checks.
The following guidance has been updated:
Immigration Bill becomes law (Working in the UK)
The Immigration Bill received Royal Assent on 14th May 2014 introducing a number of reforms to the UK immigration system.
The key changes for employers and those working in the UK are as follows:
- Increased maximum penalty for employing each illegal worker from £10,000 to £20,000
- Changes to the processes by which an employer can object to and appeal against a civil penalty
- Changes to allow for the enforcement of unpaid civil penalty debts in the civil courts
- Changes to the documents and procedures when conducting right to work checks
- Introduction of a new requirement for temporary migrants who have only a time-limited immigration status to make a contribution to the National Health Service
- Removal of the right of appeal from extension applications made in the UK to be replaced by administrative review. This will incur a fee and will be considered by Home Office caseworkers instead of an independent tribunal.
- Private landlords are now required to check the immigration status of tenants, preventing those with no right to live in the UK from accessing private rented housing.
Further information can be viewed here.
Migration Statistics Quarterly Report (Working in the UK)
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has published the Migration Statistics Quarterly Report, May 2014.
The key findings in relation to working in the UK were as follows:
- Work-related reasons were the most common reason given for migrating to the UK for the year ending December 2013.
- 214,000 immigrated for work in the year ending December 2013, a significant increase compared to 180,000 for the previous year.
- In the year ending March 2014, there was an increase in the number of work visas issued (+10% to 156,378).
- National Insurance number (NINo) registrations to adult overseas nationals increased by 7% to 603,000 in the year ending March 2014. The highest number of registrations continues to be for Polish citizens (102,000).
- 125,000 EU citizens immigrated for work in the year ending December 2014, a significant increase from 95,000 for the previous year. 62,000 were citizens from EU15 (pre-2004) countries, a significant increase from 49,000 the previous year.
- An estimated 122,000 EU2 citizens were employed in the UK from January to March 2014, compared with 103,000 for the same period in 2013.
The full report can be downloaded here.
Migration Statistics Quarterly Report (Working in the UK)
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has published the Migration Statistics Quarterly Report, May 2014.
The key findings in relation to working in the UK were as follows:
- Work-related reasons were the most common reason given for migrating to the UK for the year ending December 2013.
- 214,000 immigrated for work in the year ending December 2013, a significant increase compared to 180,000 for the previous year.
- In the year ending March 2014, there was an increase in the number of work visas issued (+10% to 156,378).
- National Insurance number (NINo) registrations to adult overseas nationals increased by 7% to 603,000 in the year ending March 2014. The highest number of registrations continues to be for Polish citizens (102,000).
- 125,000 EU citizens immigrated for work in the year ending December 2014, a significant increase from 95,000 for the previous year. 62,000 were citizens from EU15 (pre-2004) countries, a significant increase from 49,000 the previous year.
- An estimated 122,000 EU2 citizens were employed in the UK from January to March 2014, compared with 103,000 for the same period in 2013.
The full report can be downloaded here.
Guidance for employers on preventing illegal working
UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) have updated their guidance for employers on preventing illegal working, the civil penalty scheme and conducting right to work checks.
The following guidance has been updated:
Guidance for employers on preventing illegal working
UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) have updated their guidance for employers on preventing illegal working, the civil penalty scheme and conducting right to work checks.
The following guidance has been updated:
Short-Term International Migration Annual Report (Studying in the UK)
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has published its annual report on short-term International Migration for the year ending mid-2012.
The key findings of this report in relation to working in the UK were as follows:
- 202,000 short-term (less than 1 year) visas were issued in 2013 (work, study and student visitor categories); this figure has gradually increased from 139,000 in 2009. The majority of short-term visas in 2013 were issued to nationals of Asian countries (107,000).
- Local authorities in London had the highest estimates of short-term international immigration for both employment and study in mid-2012.
- 2 out of every 10 short-term international visits to England and Wales for 3-12 months were for employment in mid-2012 (47,000 visits), with a further 1 in 10 (22,000 visits) made on business for an overseas employer.
The full report can be downloaded here.
Short-Term International Migration Annual Report (Studying in the UK)
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has published its annual report on short-term International Migration for the year ending mid-2012.
The key findings of this report in relation to working in the UK were as follows:
- 202,000 short-term (less than 1 year) visas were issued in 2013 (work, study and student visitor categories); this figure has gradually increased from 139,000 in 2009. The majority of short-term visas in 2013 were issued to nationals of Asian countries (107,000).
- Local authorities in London had the highest estimates of short-term international immigration for both employment and study in mid-2012.
- 2 out of every 10 short-term international visits to England and Wales for 3-12 months were for employment in mid-2012 (47,000 visits), with a further 1 in 10 (22,000 visits) made on business for an overseas employer.
The full report can be downloaded here.
Short-Term International Migration Annual Report (Studying in the UK)
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has published its annual report on short-term International Migration for the year ending mid-2012.
The key findings of this report in relation to working in the UK were as follows:
- 202,000 short-term (less than 1 year) visas were issued in 2013 (work, study and student visitor categories); this figure has gradually increased from 139,000 in 2009. The majority of short-term visas in 2013 were issued to nationals of Asian countries (107,000).
- Local authorities in London had the highest estimates of short-term international immigration for both employment and study in mid-2012.
- 2 out of every 10 short-term international visits to England and Wales for 3-12 months were for employment in mid-2012 (47,000 visits), with a further 1 in 10 (22,000 visits) made on business for an overseas employer.
The full report can be downloaded here.