The immigration system has recently been overhauled and has been made simpler by introducing 5 new tiers. Under the new system migrants need to pass a points based assessment before they are given permission to enter or remain in the UK.
The number of points each migrant needs and the way in which points are awarded will depend on the tier they are applying under. Points will be awarded to reflect that migrant’s ability, experience, age, and when appropriate, then level of need within the sector the migrant will be working.
All migrants applying under any tier, except tier 1 will need to be sponsored in order for their application to be successful. If an employer wishes to recruit a migrant under tiers 2, 4 or tier 5 they will have to apply for a sponsor licence.
Under tiers 2 and 5, the sponsor will need to be a UK-based employer. Under tier 4, the sponsor will need to be a UK-based educational institution.
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