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New Government-approved shortage occupation lists for Tier 2 of the Points Based System

Following recommendations by the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) in April, the UK Border Agency has published the latest approved shortage occupation lists for Tier 2 of the points-based System, including for the first time Care Assistants and Home Carers at a reduced NQF level 2 qualification and experience threshold.

The Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) revise Shortage Occupations List – Video

Revised shortage list will see skills threshold changed for care assistants (Social Care Workers) and chefs, and minimum salaries reduced from £8.80 to £7.80 for Social Care Workers.

Migration Advisory publish new recommended shortage occupations list

Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) publishes its first review of the shortage occupation lists for skilled workers coming to the UK.