Tier 2 May 2018 Allocations - what now?
Last updated: 21/05/2018
Last week our immigration team, was once again having to communicate the frustrating and in some cases, heart breaking news, that a client’s Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) was declined. This for a select few committed clients, was the 5th month in a row, they have tried and failed. For others, this was the first and final attempt. For some it means, having to accept the fact, that their overseas dream is on hold. For others, over completely. This causes small businesses the real challenge, of whether they consider operating from outside the UK, thus allowing the expert they require, to join their company. The ever-common reality arises of a hospital’s inability to roster the required compliment of nurses, and means another month passes by, where a group of children don’t have access to a full-time teacher.
The CoS allocation threshold, for Tier 2 (General), was again reached and has added further angst for many; individuals, families and businesses current and future plans. It appears that the salary required to be considered, as a successful was up at the £50,000, mark once again. This salary level is simply out of reach for many, including teachers and nurses. What now? Some will try again, some will give up but regardless of which, time ticks by and important roles are not being filled and business and public services alike, are being negatively affected.
Maybe it’s time to put a voice into the equation. The Home Office can grant a Restricted Certificate of Sponsorship, by exceptional consideration outside the normal allocation period. If you have some strong reasons to argue then you should. There may be a small chance, but a chance nevertheless and one you won’t have unless you ask. If you are in a business sector, where you are part of an association, then they can lobby the government on your behalf. An alternative is to approach your local Chamber of Commerce, for assistance.
For those businesses, who have not been caught up in these recent issues, but who may need to use Tier 2 in the future, here’s some advice on how to counteract these issues; If you currently employ workers from outside Europe, then some may be on temporary visas. If you wish to retain these individuals, then plan now. They may be eligible for other visas or if not then you at least give yourself a big window of opportunity to try and arrange sponsorship.
The government is well aware that businesses are struggling, with the situation as it stands, but seem unwilling at this point to do anything about it. In the meantime, those invested in the system need to take proactive steps to find solutions themselves.
If you would like to discuss any immigration related matter, please make contact with People Force.
Contact details: info@people-force.co.uk / 01933 448 640.
John Carmichael
Immigration Advisor
Last week our immigration team, was once again having to communicate the frustrating and in some cases, heart breaking news, that a client’s Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) was declined. This for a select few committed clients, was the 5th month in a row, they have tried and failed. For others, this was the first and final attempt. For some it means, having to accept the fact, that their overseas dream is on hold. For others, over completely. This causes small businesses the real challenge, of whether they consider operating from outside the UK, thus allowing the expert they require, to join their company. The ever-common reality arises of a hospital’s inability to roster the required compliment of nurses, and means another month passes by, where a group of children don’t have access to a full-time teacher.
The CoS allocation threshold, for Tier 2 (General), was again reached and has added further angst for many; individuals, families and businesses current and future plans. It appears that the salary required to be considered, as a successful was up at the £50,000, mark once again. This salary level is simply out of reach for many, including teachers and nurses. What now? Some will try again, some will give up but regardless of which, time ticks by and important roles are not being filled and business and public services alike, are being negatively affected.
Maybe it’s time to put a voice into the equation. The Home Office can grant a Restricted Certificate of Sponsorship, by exceptional consideration outside the normal allocation period. If you have some strong reasons to argue then you should. There may be a small chance, but a chance nevertheless and one you won’t have unless you ask. If you are in a business sector, where you are part of an association, then they can lobby the government on your behalf. An alternative is to approach your local Chamber of Commerce, for assistance.
For those businesses, who have not been caught up in these recent issues, but who may need to use Tier 2 in the future, here’s some advice on how to counteract these issues; If you currently employ workers from outside Europe, then some may be on temporary visas. If you wish to retain these individuals, then plan now. They may be eligible for other visas or if not then you at least give yourself a big window of opportunity to try and arrange sponsorship.
The government is well aware that businesses are struggling, with the situation as it stands, but seem unwilling at this point to do anything about it. In the meantime, those invested in the system need to take proactive steps to find solutions themselves.
If you would like to discuss any immigration related matter, please make contact with People Force.
Contact details: info@people-force.co.uk / 01933 448 640.
John Carmichael
Immigration Advisor
