United Kingdom

In addition to limiting the number of skilled workers entering the country from outside Europe, the Home Office also tightens entry requirements in the movement within the company (not affected by this restriction) and cancels the possibility of participation of highly qualified professionals in a Tier 1 program, based on the scoring system for all persons, except for entrepreneurs, investors and individuals with exceptional talent. The introduction of annual limits have been initiated coalition government. They will enable Britain to remain competitive in the global labor market and will guarantee that the migratory workers not take the place of those who seek work in the United Kingdom. To control the numbers entering the government take the following measures: Limits the period of 1 year, the number entering the country program skilled and highly qualified specialists to 21,700 people – 20,700 for entering the program Tier 2 (General), and 1000 for those with exceptional talent. Increases the requirements for the minimum income level for visitors to Tier 2 program (within the movement within the company) for a period exceeding 12 months, up to 40000 pounds. Restricts the visa of Tier 1 for all persons, other than entrepreneurs, investors and individuals with exceptional talent. Introduces requirement for persons entering on a visa Tier 2 (General), work strictly on a specialty. Decision on Amendments to the Tier 1 program was adopted by the Government after it was reported that almost 1 / 3 of the guests on this program arranged for low-skilled jobs immediately upon arrival in the country.