Working in the UK
MAC report on low-skilled migration
The Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) published a report on low-skilled migration on 8 July 2014.
The key findings of this report in relation to migrant workers were as follows:
- There needs to be greater recognition of, and support for, the local impact of immigration.
- The non-UK population of England and Wales grew by 2.9 million between 2001 and 2011. Three quarters of this rise was in a quarter of local authorities.
- The economic impact of immigration on GDP per head, productivity and prices was very modest; the economic and social impact on particular local authorities was much stronger.
- Demand for migrant labour was strongly influenced by institutions and public policies not directly related to immigration.
- Migrant workers, particularly those from Central and Eastern Europe, possess and display better soft skills than British workers.
- Migrants in low-skilled work, particularly from EU8 and EU2 countries, were more likely than UK workers to have found work through agencies and to be over-represented among agency workers.
- The 2004 EU enlargement provides an important lesson for both the UK and other member states for any future EU expansion.
- Data from the most recent English Housing Survey showed that migrants are more likely to be in privately rented properties compared to UK-born residents.
MAC report on low-skilled migration
The Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) published a report on low-skilled migration on 8 July 2014.
The key findings of this report in relation to migrant workers were as follows:
- There needs to be greater recognition of, and support for, the local impact of immigration.
- The non-UK population of England and Wales grew by 2.9 million between 2001 and 2011. Three quarters of this rise was in a quarter of local authorities.
- The economic impact of immigration on GDP per head, productivity and prices was very modest; the economic and social impact on particular local authorities was much stronger.
- Demand for migrant labour was strongly influenced by institutions and public policies not directly related to immigration.
- Migrant workers, particularly those from Central and Eastern Europe, possess and display better soft skills than British workers.
- Migrants in low-skilled work, particularly from EU8 and EU2 countries, were more likely than UK workers to have found work through agencies and to be over-represented among agency workers.
- The 2004 EU enlargement provides an important lesson for both the UK and other member states for any future EU expansion.
- Data from the most recent English Housing Survey showed that migrants are more likely to be in privately rented properties compared to UK-born residents.
UKVI publishes updated versions of their modernised guidance
UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) have published updated versions of their modernised guidance for how they consider applications to enter or remain in the UK as a migrant worker, temporary worker or a family member of a points-based system migrant.
The updated guidance can be viewed at the below links:
Tier 2:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/points-based-system-tier-2
UKVI publishes updated versions of their modernised guidance
UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) have published updated versions of their modernised guidance for how they consider applications to enter or remain in the UK as a migrant worker, temporary worker or a family member of a points-based system migrant.
The updated guidance can be viewed at the below links:
Tier 2:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/points-based-system-tier-2
Tier 2:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/points-based-system-tier-2
Tier 5 (Temporary workers):
Family members of points-based system migrants (dependants):
Tier 5 (Temporary workers):
Family members of points-based system migrants (dependants):
Home Office Immigration Operation - Skybreaker
The Refugee and Migrant Forum of Essex and London (RAMFEL) has advised of a Home Office led pilot immigration operation which is targeting five London boroughs: Brent, Ealing, Greenwich, Newham and Tower Hamlets.
The operation is to continue for five months and will be targeting businesses, registry offices and housing services with the aim of finding people with no permission to stay in the UK.
Further information can be viewed here.
Home Office Immigration Operation - Skybreaker
The Refugee and Migrant Forum of Essex and London (RAMFEL) has advised of a Home Office led pilot immigration operation which is targeting five London boroughs: Brent, Ealing, Greenwich, Newham and Tower Hamlets.
The operation is to continue for five months and will be targeting businesses, registry offices and housing services with the aim of finding people with no permission to stay in the UK.
Further information can be viewed here.
Guidance for Employers - Right to Work Checks
UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) have published updated guidance for employers on undertaking right to work checks for prospective and current employees.
The updated guidance can be viewed here.
Guidance for Employers - Right to Work Checks
UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) have published updated guidance for employers on undertaking right to work checks for prospective and current employees.
The updated guidance can be viewed here.