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Rise in Number of Tier 2 Visa Applications in 2019 after Brexit.

The Home Office believes the number of Tier 2 applications submitted in 2019 to upsurge due to the insecurity encircling the prospect of EU nationals’ post-Brexit.  Employers will be required to believe the likelihood of a no deal Brexit and plan in the future to prevent disturbance to their labor force. A common substitute for businesses is employing workers under the Tier 2 Visa from outside the European Union.  There are a different types of Tier 2 Visas with the extremely popular being the Tier 2 General.

One of the main problems for businesses at the instant in relation to the Tier 2 Visa is that businesses should demonstrate that the job vacancy they desire to fill with a Tier 2 worker necessitates expert services and knowledge. Nevertheless, this obligation may be lenient after Brexit depending on the scarcity of occupation.

Responsibilities of Employers to employ Tier 2 workers

Employers who desire to employee Tier 2 personnel from outside the EU should possess a valid Tier 2 Sponsor License.  The Home Office comprehends and values that there is a scarcity of profession in the United Kingdom, consequently, has delivered this work visa route. The core obligations employers should assure is to demonstrate that their business has authentic job posts that cannot be occupied with an appropriately capable or competent settled worker (British or EU worker).

We have summed up the main concerns that employers should be aware of when applying for a Tier 2 Sponsor License in this video.

1. Employers will be required to apply for the Tier 2 Sponsor License online.
2. Employers will be required to demonstrate that their business is performing legally in the United Kingdom and the Home Office assumes to written documentary proof of trading so that they can make a general assessment on the reliability of the business.
3. Employers should demonstrate that they have the applicable business insurances and the practices in place to observe and inspect their employees.
4. Employers should also be mindful of the Immigration Skills Charge and the Resident Labour Market Test.

On average the Home Office evaluate a Tier 2 Sponsor Licence application within 2 to 3 months. In some situations, the Home Office can also choose to carry out an onsite visit to observe the business. This is typically when the application is missing key information or when the Home Office have motives to suspect the trustworthiness of the business.

Experienced Immigration advisors has established the routes of submitting fruitful Sponsor Licence applications and also offer customized facilities in relation to Tier 2 Sponsorship.

Types of Tier 2 Visas

There are a numerous types of Tier 2 visas accessible to Applicants which are:

1. Tier 2 General visa
2. Tier 2 Intra Company Transfer visa
3. Tier 2 Sportsperson visa
4. Tier 2 Minister of Religion visa

Let’s talk in detail:

• Tier 2 General visa

but the most common visa is Tier 2 General visa. The Tier 2 General visa permits skilled individuals from overseas clearance to enter into the United Kingdom to get employed in their expert field i.e. doctors, IT staff, dentists, chefs etc. In order to apply for a Tier 2 visa Applicants should have been allocated a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) from an employer who owns a valid Tier 2 Sponsor License.  Applicants should also demonstrate that they are being paid a suitable salary and meet the English language requirement. Moreover these thoughts, the Home Office will also reflect the Applicant’s travel record and their monetary condition.

• Tier 2 Intra Company Transfer visa

A Tier 2 Intra Company Transfer visa option is for current employees of offshore businesses who are required to be relocated to their UK branch for guidance reasons or to fill a certain job position that cannot be occupied by settled or EEA workers either on a long or short-term stay. There should be a direct connection between the overseas company and the UK division.

• Tier 2 Sportsperson visa

The Tier 2 Sportsperson visa route is for best sports individuals and coaches who are globally recognized at the highest level. Applicants under this system are liable to have made an important contribution to the growth of their selected sport in the United Kingdom and must plan to be centered in the United Kingdom for the period of their leave to remain.

 

•  Tier 2 Minister of Religion visa

 

Tier 2 Minister of Religion visa route for Applicants who have been presented a job within a faith society i.e. mosque imam or church priest etc. Not like the other Tier 2 visas under this route Applicants can take an additional employment.

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