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Recruiting global talent for UK positions

Following the proposed immigration reforms that took place in April 2012, it is still easy to recruit international talent from London Business School:

1. 'Cap free' hiring - When you recruit from London Business School using a Tier 2 visa, you are recruiting from within the UK and therefore the government cap DOES NOT apply

2. The UK Border Agency have committed to removing the requirement for the Resident Market Labour Test (RMLT) for recruiting graduates from UK educational institutions, reducing cost, as of April 2012

3. This more streamlined, certain and unrestricted sponsorship process is only open to graduates of UK Universities and Business Schools - recruitment from non-UK Business Schools and Universities into UK employment will potentially be more restricted and uncertain than before, due to the cap and the move from allocations of certificates to a monthly allocation process across all applicants.

Download our quick guide to hiring from London Business School via Tier 2

Learn more about the proposed changes that took place in April 2012
We ran an event on: "The Immigration Landscape for Recruiters" by Charlotte Taylor, Deputy Director, UK Border Agency
Watch a video of the keynote speech and summary from Fiona Sandford.

Your questions answered
Videos from our expert panel addressing key questions are available below:

 What's the annual limit for Tier 2 visas?
 How easy is it to get a Tier 2 license?
 As an Executive Search firm, how can I confirm a company has a Tier 2 license?
 How do the discrimination laws apply to Tier 2?
 What's the earliest point that certification can be provided to confirm a student has completed a degree?
 Is there a time limit for how long you can apply someone for under Tier 2?
 Is it better to hire a student with a post-study work visa now and switch later?
 Does Tier 2 encourage students to commit to one employer?
 Do employees on an inter-company transfer have a right to settle?
 How far in advance can you apply for Tier 2 general visas?
 How easy is it to bring graduates back into the UK if they decide to work in their home country at first?
 Why has the visa application fee increased?
 Can individuals on the Youth Mobility Scheme switch onto a Tier 2 visa within the UK?
 What is a reasonable length of time to secure a Tier 2 visa for a Romanian national?
 Is the minimum salary of £20,000 for a Tier 2 license fair?
 What international skills can London Business School students and alumni offer my organisation?
 How will the proposed entrepreneurship channel help appropriate business professionals?
 Watch full video of the Recruiter's Forum


The above information is correct on the law as it stands. If there are changes made by the government over the next 12 months, we will reflect them here.

Contact us

Get in touch for advice on how to recruit global talent from London Business School

Tel: +44 (0)20 7000 7400
Email: careerservices@london.edu

Find out if you have a Tier 2 Sponsor License

Search the UK Border Agency sponsorship list for a quick and easy way to find out if your organisation has Tier 2 sponsorship.

UKBA Sponsor List

You have a Tier 2 Sponsor License - what are the next steps?

If the applicant meets UK Border Agency requirements:

1. You can assign an unrestricted Certificate of Sponsorship

2. The applicant then submits a leave to remain application to the UK Border Agency

3. On approval, the applicant can commence full-time work

4. Each Certificate of Sponsorship you issue currently costs £175.

Find out more about the UK Border Agency requirements

If you need to apply for a Tier 2 Sponsor License

Follow this quick and simple guide to apply for a Tier 2 Sponsor License.

Tier 2 Sponsor guide

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