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changes to tier 2 related settlement

Only for the UK Skilled Worker visas, formerly known as Tier 2 visa route

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changes to tier 2 related settlement

Post by fibreman » Wed Jun 29, 2011 6:22 pm

I am starting this to ask whether you think the proposals as outlined will be implemented fully... I think they are very draconian, and very unlikely to go alive as mentioned.

First of all, even for changes to tier 2 before, psw etc. these proposals were moderated, and included exceptions to the rules.

Concerning this, Tories have very good ties with City, and firms will fiercely fight this silly regulation. For instance, for investment banks, it is crucial that they can bring Americans, Asians etc. and have them stay or they will move.

This move is a big bullet in the foot, and will damage economy for sure. However, I still think it will be watered down, since firms will threaten to leave, and Liberals won't be too happy either.

Lastly, I think we have an element of human rights here. There is a factor that they can't have everyone as a temp labor.What about thos already in country setting lives?

Even countries like Switzerland, which is extremely tough on permits, eventually will give you right to settle- limits are applied when issuing permits, and criminality checks in place.

Regulation like this would extremely harm uk's competitiveness, and govt has asked expert opinions on this, which will confirm what I said.

In all likelihood, this govt will not be in power when changes start to take effect, so it might well be reversed afterwards.

I bet changes will not be entirely as bad as we think now. I agree, though, that this insecurity harms everyone.

I would value your opinions. I don't think we should panic at the moment.

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Post by fibreman » Wed Jun 29, 2011 8:44 pm

Just to add a bit further, if one carefully reads the document, not just an outline, it is possible to see that there is whole debate as to what new categories will be, who will be limited, what criteria etc.

It is nowhere nearly clear what exactly this would be, and advice from MAC is also to come. It will be end of year or later until we realise this, I think.

My guess would be that there will be exemptions for high pay, possibly again something related to applications inside UK and so on.

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Post by geriatrix » Wed Jun 29, 2011 9:23 pm

Please continue in the existing topic.
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