TLA_Immigration

The TLA #covid19 Hub is live to help the #tech sector through these unprecedented times. For those in the community who require #immigration assistance, our advice line will be open daily from 2-4 pm. +44 (0)20 7457 3219 or you can email Tech.LondonAdvocates@penningtonslaw.com

The @educationgovuk signs deal with @BarkingCollege & its four anchor partners @covcampus @Huawei @saintgobain & @TfL. The College is one of 12 to be opening nationally to deliver the gvt's agenda to deliver #STEM subjects. fenews.co.uk/press-releases…

What does the UK Gvts #postbrexit #immigrationpolicy mean for the #tech sector. Read our analysis penningtonslaw.com/media/1553049/…

On the eve of 'Exit Day' we take a look at the position of EU nationals currently in the UK and those wishing to travel after 31 January 2020 - #tech #brexiteve penningtonslaw.com/media/1553040/…

The MAC report is out. The main recommendations include;- reducing the minimum salary requirement for both new entrants & experienced hires. Also re-confirmed; reduction in the skill level for Tier 2, abolishing the Tier 2 General cap & removing RLMT. gov.uk/government/pub…

"For a sector crying out for skilled workers to not only have such a prominent gender pay gap, but one that is wider than the national average, is counterproductive and simply wrong," comments @RussShaw1 on the sector's troubling gender pay gap for @CityAM bit.ly/2lYjVUL

Government announces #immigration plans for #nodealbrexit - Mrs May's proposals for European Temporary Leave to Remain retained. At the same time MAC have been commissioned to advise on an Australian style Points Based System. gov.uk/government/pub…

Gvt 'abandons plans to end EU #freemovement movement' following legal advice - instead the gvt is expected to incrementally change the rules to ensure EU citizens are not admitted with ID cards – instead requiring that they hold full passports.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politi…

PM unveils #immigration shake-up to attract brightest & best to UK after #Brexit plans inc (1) fast-track system for #science #engineering & #technology (2) No cap on exceptional talent #visas (3) more universities & research institutes allowed to endorse politicshome.com/news/uk/politi…

All change - @BorisJohnson is #PM, @patel4witham is #HomeSecretary. Appointment of #immigration Minister still awaited. On immigration, Boris pledges a radical rewriting of our #immigration system.

British #fintech booms as 2019 investment hits £2.3bn cityam.com/british-fintec…

U.K. Urged To Prioritize #Immigration Paths For #Startups And #Entrepreneurs. @RussShaw1 @TechLondonAdv. #4a6040619cc0" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">forbes.com/sites/freylind…

Investors shun UK #tech startups amid fears Brexit Britain 'closing itself off' uk.finance.yahoo.com/news/investors… via @YahooFinanceUK @G_Derrington @techUK

.@BorisJohnson & @Jeremy_Hunt talk #immigration. Both announcing that they will bring down the barriers to talented overseas workers.Boris would move closer to an Australian style Points Based System. Hunt has pledged to scrap the net migration target. ft.com/content/e5d671…

“Whilst it is good news that London remains the most attractive city in the world for #tech workers globally, UK companies – and the country as a whole – have to think very smartly about how we attract and retain the best UK and global digital talent," cityam.com/278226/majorit…

Eligible business people and tourists from Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea and the United States will now be able to use E-passport gates when arriving in the UK. cityam.com/277863/lets-br… via @CityAM

UK #tech start-ups remain overwhelmingly confident despite gvt's awful handling of #Brexit, according to @studiographene's independent research. Hiring talent cited as the most common challenge tech start-ups are facing #skillshortage @ritamgandhi gbinvestments.co.uk/article/inaugu…

Another fantastic @TechLondonAdv event #InvestorShowcase2 @HereEast this afternoon. @TLA_Immigration have had to leave early. Any advocates with #visa, #immigration and talent concerns, please DM. We are gathering feedback.

London has the opportunity to become the global connector around the world @RussShaw1 #InvestorShowcase2 @TechLondonAdv

Thanks @RussShaw1 for the shout out for work done by @TLA_Immigration working group #visas #immigration