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The Points-Based Immigration System – Information for Businesses

On the 30th September, the government launched a new campaign to ensure businesses are ready for the introduction of the UK’s new points-based immigration system as free movement ends.

The key messages are:

  • The way businesses hire from the EU is changing. From 1 January 2021, businesses will need to register as a licensed sponsor to hire eligible people from outside the UK.
  • Free movement is ending, and the new points-based immigration system will introduce job, salary and language requirements that will change the way businesses hire from the EU.
  • The new system will treat EU and non-EU citizens equally and transform the way in which employers recruit from outside the UK.
  • Businesses will need a sponsor licence to hire most eligible employees from outside the UK.

The governments campaign announcement can be accessed here.  The employer partner pack which contains links to further guidance can be accessed here.

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