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ARTICLE · 13 AUGUST 2009

Tier 2 - Significant Changes To The Sponsorship System Announced on 7 August 2009

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On Friday 7 August, the UK Border Agency (UKBA) issued new guidance notes for sponsors which include a number of significant changes that are incorporated into the system with immediate effect.

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Nichola Carter
Nichola Carter

On Friday 7 August, the UK Border Agency (UKBA) issued new guidance notes for sponsors which include a number of significant changes that are incorporated into the system with immediate effect. As such, it is important that sponsors consider the new guidance and make appropriate changes as soon as possible. We refer below to the changes which we consider require immediate attention.   

Promotions: Classified As Employment Changes

The new guidance states that where a migrant worker is continuing to work for the same employer, but their 'core duties and/or responsibilities change, or where their position in the hierarchy of the sponsoring organisation changes, for example, due to promotion, this is to be treated as a change of employment'.

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