Finance sector wants visa-free work period
Overseas staff would be able to work in Britain for up to six months without applying for a visa under new proposals.
A blueprint for the UK’S post-brexit arrangements suggests the creation of a new short-term immigration category.
The recommendation, outlined in a report from Thecityuk, which promotes the finance sector, and professional services firm EY, would allow international workers, including European nationals after the end of free movement, to transfer to their employer’s UK office for up to six months. Employers would be required to assign a certificate of sponsorship prior to travel and meet certain criteria, including a minimum salary.
The paper emphasises that the scheme would be to support temporary work placements, not to fill permanent roles.
The report also proposes a post-study visa for graduates in science, technology, engineering or maths to work in the UK for up to two years, a specialist visa category for overseas experts and extending the period that those with indefinite leave to remain can live outside the UK from two to five years.