The following alert is directed to organizations with a
presence in the UK or who anticipate the need to place employees at
a UK worksite.
Seyfarth Shaw's Global Mobility Practice hosts attorneys
licensed to practice in the UK, Canada, Ireland, France, Germany
and the United States. The group has the capability to assist
clients with obtaining work and residence visas for over 70
jurisdictions around the world. If we can assist you with
Global mobility issues, please call your usual Seyfarth attorney
contact. We will be happy to help you.
Seyfarth Synopsis: The UK government has
published a policy statement outlining the new Points Based System
that will come into effect in January 2021 after the post-Brexit
transition period ends. The emphasis will be on highly skilled
workers with concessions for students, shortage occupations, and
those who hold PhDs in STEM fields. The new system will be phased
in starting Fall 2020 and will be fully operational by
