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Robust Home Secretary action has driven an almost 80% fall in student dependant applications in the first quarter of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023.
Find out which jobs are eligible for the Skilled Worker visa.
We are seeking evidence from stakeholders to help inform our review of the shortage occupation list.
Third review of recommended shortage occupation lists for the UK and Scotland, produced in March 2010.
Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) report on how migration can help to fill labour shortages.
Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) report on the methodology review for skilled shortage occupations.
MAC report on its review of whether nurses should stay on the UK shortage occupation list.
A call for evidence from the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) to review nurses on the shortage occupation list.
Full review of the recommended shortage occupation lists for the UK and Scotland by the Migration Advisory Committee.
The Migration Advisory Committee has put out a call for evidence for its review of shortage occupation lists for the UK and Scotland.
Reforms to restrict care workers from bringing family members are now in force, while care providers are required to register if they are sponsoring migrants.
UK visa sponsorship information for employers - requirements, certificates and licences for Workers and Temporary Workers.
Apply for a Senior or Specialist Worker visa to work for your employer’s UK branch - eligibility, fees, documents, extend, switch or update, bring your partner and children.
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