Correction, Immigration Cap To Be Introduced By UK Coalition Government Next Month!

The visa qualification requirements for Tier 1 General are expected to be increased from next month with details to be released by the UK Border Agency shortly. If you are considering applying under Tier 1 General do it now otherwise you may not be able to do it at all.

Effect of the UK Immigration Cap

The UK Immigration Cap is sure to have a significant effect on the number of skilled workers (under Tier 2 of the Points Based System) and highly skilled workers (under Tier 1) migrating to the UK from outside the European Economic Area. The Government is unable to restrict the number of migrants coming to the UK from other areas of the European Union, which just leaves Students under Tier 4 as the other big UK Immigration area. However, it is unlikely Tier 4 will be seriously restricted as foreign students contribute massive amounts of funds to UK Universities & Colleges and the vast majority return home after completing a course of study.

The UK Healthcare system is already encountering massive skill shortages, which have worsened since tighter UK Immigration polices were introduced in 2006 and hours worked by Doctors were capped under the European Working Time Directive (EWTD). Many Medical Practitioner roles are already detailed on the UKBA’s Shortage Occupation list and the situation is causing wards to go understaffed and hospitals to close departments. Recently the Victoria Hospital in Kirkcaldy closed its Accident and Emergency Department due to a Doctors Shortage. Many other NHS Trusts may have to go the same way if a solution is not found soon.

Commonwealth Contractors

Commonwealth Contractors is a collection of highly skilled professionals from the Commonwealth and beyond. We partner with OISC Registered Immigration Partners capable of professionally representing a Tier 1 Visa Application / Extension and Tier 2 Licensed Consultancy & Associated Trust Partners who may be prepared, where required, to sponsor a doctor on a Tier 2 Visa (formerly UK Work Permit).

To find out more call Commonwealth Contractors now on 0330 390 9021 or Submit your details now and we will get right back to you.. Please be prepared to send a copy of a recent CV so that we can pass to interested partners.