Tier 4 students switching to a Tier 2 sponsored work visa: does the job need to be advertised by the sponsor? Unlike expected, there is no change yet (and advertising is still not need).

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Previously, we wrote (http://1st4immigration-visas.blogspot.co.uk/2016/03/whats-new-from-april-2016.html) that from April 2016 Tier 2 sponsors would have to advertise a job if they wish to sponsor a Tier 4 student visa holder to remain in the UK to work for them. This is known as Resident Labour Market Test (RLMT).

Today the Home Office confirmed the changes which would be implemented during 2016-2017 in the Tier 2 category. Those changes will be implemented beginning from autumn 2016.  This was in their response to two reviews of Tier 2 policy by the independent Migration Advisory Committee (MAC).

Here we quote from the Home Office communication document: “We will not implement the MAC’s recommendations that students switching from Tier 4 to Tier 2 should be included in the annual limit and be subject to the Resident Labour Market Test. We recognise the importance of maintaining our excellent offer for international students looking to undertake skilled work in the UK after their studies.”

At last, some good news for Tier 2 workers!

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