Do you employ migrant workers on work permits?
by Emma
It has almost certainly not escaped your notice that business immigration law in the UK is undergoing a huge overhaul. Parts of the new Points Based System (PBS) are already in force and others are on their way.
It is looking likely that Tier 2 of the PBS which replaces (amongst other things) the current work permit regime will be brought in before the end of this year. This requires employers to apply for a sponsor licence. It is already possible to apply for a licence and wise to apply as soon as possible in readiness for November as it could take some time for a licence to be approved. If you employ migrant workers without a licence once the new system has come in you may be liable to an unlimited fine or a prison sentence of up to 2 years or both!
The UK Border Agency issued last week updated guidance (totalling 130 pages!) for sponsors. See here for more.
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