Commencing on 2nd September 2024 the Irish Government has signed into legislation the Employment Permits Act 2024. Employers should note these changes and ensure that they make the necessary adjustments for any impact on sponsored employees. The changes are largely seen as positive and remove several administrative burdens for employers. In a bid to ensure…
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As part of Skilled Worker visa application process, sponsors are required to assign each role to the appropriate code using the Standard Occupational Classification (“SOC”) system. Each code sets a salary threshold known as the “going rate”. In April 2024, the Home Office implemented a revised SOC 2020 list, in line with the changes to…
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Over the past few years the numbers of people coming to the UK has been a significant feature of political debate in the UK. The 12-month period saw the issue of 1.16 million visas granted for work, study or family reasons. Whilst the number of passenger arrivals to the UK has increased by 11% over…
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