The UK Government Home Secretary, Sajid Javid, has confirmed the relaxation of immigration rules first introduced in 2011. Non-EU doctors and nurses are to be excluded from the cap on skilled worker visas, meaning there will be no restriction on the numbers who can be employed through the tier 2 visa route.
The change was introduced on Friday 15 June, freeing up hundreds of additional places a month for doctors and other highly skilled workers.
Commenting, Mr Javid said:
“I recognise the pressures faced by the NHS and other sectors in recent months. Doctors and nurses play a vital role in society and at this time we need more in the UK. That is why I have reviewed our skilled worker visa route."
College President, Professor Derek Bell OBE said:
"We welcome the UK Government’s decision to remove the tier 2 visa cap for non-EU doctors and we now need to move forward quickly to address the critical workforce gaps and develop a transparent process with clear outcomes."
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