Research and analysis

Analysis of the points-based system: Tier 2 and dependants

Analysis of the points-based system for Tier 2 and dependants by the Migration Advisory Committee.

Documents

Migration Advisory Committee: PBS analysis 09/08/09

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Details

This report documents the Migration Advisory Committee’s response to questions from the Home Secretary about:

  • the economic case for restricting Tier 2 to shortage occupations only
  • the assessment of economic contribution made by the dependants of points-based system migrants and their role in the labour market
Published 1 August 2009