It is no longer the Shortage Occupation List but the Immigration Salary List. The list includes jobs that are highly sought after in the UK and cannot be filled by enough citizens of the country. Only positions deemed appropriate by the Home Office to lower the general income threshold are included in the list. Recommendations from the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC), an impartial group of specialists, inform the government of periodic updates to the list.
By leveraging the Immigration Salary List, you can sponsor foreign nationals for specific positions in a more cost-effective and streamlined manner. This translates into significant financial benefits for your organization, particularly if the job is on the list:
- Lower salary thresholds: you are able to pay 80% of the job’s typical general threshold. This will be £30,960 for newly applied skilled worker candidates. The minimum hourly rate for new applications remains £15.88, and there is no decrease in the going rate barrier.
- Reduced cost for immigration skills
- Reduced costs for applying for visas
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How can you find out if the wage list for immigrants includes your job?
With the ONS occupation classification tool, you may determine if your position is listed. To obtain the matching Standard Occupation Classification code (SOC code), you must input the job title into the tool. Following that, you can contrast this with the government-published Immigration Salary List.
How we at Dynamic Staffing Services can help?
At Dynamic Staffing Services, we understand that navigating the complexities of sponsoring international employees can be daunting. It is paramount to ensure compliance with all laws and avoid any errors or delays that might put your license or your employees’ visas at risk.
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Our team of professionals is here to provide comprehensive assistance with all aspects of immigration license and visa processes for international talents that we recruit for you. We offer:
- Assistance in obtaining and allocating the necessary certificates of sponsorship.
- Guidance on tailored training and advice to you and your HR team on utilizing the Sponsor Management System (SMS) and adhering to your sponsorship responsibilities.
- Support through the entire visa applications and renewal processes to the recruited talents.
With our wealth of knowledge and experience in assisting both employers and employees with relocation procedures, we are well-equipped to handle your needs.
Should you require assistance with the Immigration Salary List or with any other aspect of sponsoring international staff and hiring the best talent in the industry, please call +44-7477196844 or email enquiry@dss-hr.co.uk.
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