2008年11月からUK関連ビザが変ります

ご存知の方も多いと思いますが、イギリスのビザの申請方法が大きくかわります。

私たちCECが関連するUKボランティアビザは11月終わりから。
また、学生ビザはもう少し遅れてその申請方法がかわることになります。

現在の情報をイギリス内務省（ホームオフィス）のURLからご紹介します。
ホームオフィスのWEBに10月3日にアップされた最新情報です。

Who does the system apply to?
The points-based system only covers migrants from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland. If you want to employ or teach an EEA or Swiss national, you should be able to do this without needing our permission. There are some restrictions on nationals of countries that have recently joined the EEA. The section for European citizens provides more information on the rights of all EEA and Swiss nationals.

How the system will work
Under the new system, migrants will need to pass a points-based assessment before they are given permission to enter or remain in the United Kingdom. The system will consist of five tiers. Each tier has different points requirements.

The number of points the migrant needs and the way the points are awarded will depend on the tier they are applying under. Points will be awarded to reflect the migrant’s ability, experience, age and when appropriate the level of need within the sector the migrant will be working.

The role of the sponsor
Migrants applying under any tier except tier 1 will need to be sponsored in order for their application to be successful. If an employer wishes to recruit a migrant under tiers 2, 4 or tier 5 they will have to apply for us for a sponsor licence.

Under tiers 2 and 5, the sponsor will need to be a UK-based employer. Under tier 4, the sponsor will need to be a UK-based educational institution.

You can find full details of the sponsorship duties and how you can apply to become a licensed sponsor on the sponsoring workers and sponsoring students pages.

What are the tiers?
The points-based system consists of five tiers. These are:

tier 1 – highly skilled workers, for example scientists and entrepreneurs;
tier 2 – skilled workers with a job offer, for example teachers and nurses;
tier 3 – low skilled workers filling specific temporary labour shortages, for example construction workers for a particular project;
tier 4 – students;
tier 5 – youth mobility and temporary workers for example musicians coming to play in a concert.
When will the system be introduced?
The points-based system is being introduced in stages as outlined below.

For workers
Tier 1 is now fully open.

Tiers 2 and 5 will open at the end of November 2008. Employers who want to bring in migrant workers when tiers 2 and 5 open at the end of November 2008 should apply for a sponsor licence as soon as possible so that we can make sure you get the earliest possible decision and minimise any delays to your recruitment process. In order to help us process your application please make sure that you send in a complete and accurate application, fee and appropriate supporting documentation. If we contact you to request further information or to arrange a visit please comply as soon as possible.

Tier 3 is currently suspended.

For students
More details about the opening date for applications under tier 4 will be announced in October 2008. If you are an educational institution that currently teaches migrants, they will need to apply under the tier 4 when it opens. This includes any students already here who need to extend their