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ARTICLE · 15 DECEMBER 2016

United Kingdom Tier 2 Changes In Effect Form November 24, 2016

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The changes prevent a sponsor from delaying a start date for more than four weeks for all categories under Tier 2.

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Poorvi Chothani
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On November 24, 2016, several important changes to the UK Immigration Rules came into effect1. Some of the changes that impact businesses include closure of the Tier 2 ICT Skills Transfer subcategory and changes to minimum salary levels in several categories are described here.

Tier 2 (Intra-Company Transfer) Category

  • The ICT Skills Transfer subcategory has been closed for new applicants.
  • The ICT Short Term minimum salary has increased to GPB 30,000 (or the rate for the Code of Practice (SOC), whichever is higher).
  • The ICT Graduate Trainee minimum salary has decreased to GPB 23,000, and now each sponsor can only sponsor 20 graduates under this route.

Tier 2 (General) Category

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