Sponsorship Under The New Immigration Rules

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Sponsorship Under The New Immigration Rules

The work permit system (along with 82 other routes to work or

study in the UK) will be replaced from autumn 2008 with a new 5

tier points based immigration system.

Tier 2 of that system replaces the current work permit system

and will take effect from November 2008.

Under Tier 2, non-EEA nationals wishing to work in the UK will

receive points based on their qualifications, prospective earnings

and the type of application being made (for example inter-company

transfer, shortage occupation or applicat...

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