MAC Recommendations adopted in the White Paper
Ending Freedom of Movement
the UK Government will end free movement and create a single immigration system that applies equally to EEA and non-EEA nationals (White Paper, p33)
Skilled Workers
the focus will be on skilled workers who are sponsored by an employer (p43)
the cap on the number of skilled workers admitted will be abolished (p46)
the skills threshold in Tier 2 will be lowered to include intermediate levels (p47)
the Resident Labour Market Test (RLMT) will be abolished (P46)
the salary threshold for skilled workers will remain £30,000 (p48) (however, due to Cabinet divisions on this threshold, we can expect further consultation on this)
Shortage Occupation List
the MAC will continue to maintain, and review, a list of occupations that the UK has a shortage of, from level RQF3 upwards (p48)
Youth Mobility Scheme
the Youth Mobility Scheme will be expanded to help fill low-skilled routes, specifically through a proposed new...