League Cricket Conference. MANAGED MIGRATION SYSTEM.

League Cricket Conference


MANAGED MIGRATION SYSTEM


BACKGROUND

Multiple methods of entry Bureaucratic

Lacked transparency

Difficult to monitor

Changing environment


MANAGED MIGRATION

Simpler to administer – fewer methods of entry

Transparent – points system

Secure

Improved monitoring

League Cricket Conference METHODS OF ENTRY

Tier 2 – to be used by First Class Counties

Tier 5 – to be used by recreational clubs with short term contracts

Sports visas


“SPONSORSHIP”

What is “Sponsorship”? Levels “A” or “B”

Cost - £400

Licence lasts for 4 years

Guidance Notes available on line


APPLICATION PROCESS Apply on line – www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/employers Last audited accounts

ECB support

Employers liability certificate

VAT Registration or Charity Status


POINTS BASIS

Skill level

Level of remuneration

Resident Labour Market test

Command of English language


SKILL LEVEL

Playing ability – 5 first class matches within the previous 24 months

Coaching – UKCC Level 2 or equivalent


“CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP”

Apply on line

Job offer – signed contract

ECB confirmation that the player meets the necessary criteria

Cost - £10


VISA

Once “Certificate of Sponsorship” is issued, a visa must be obtained

Visa provides entry clearance and will contain bio-metric details of the holder


“SPORTS VISA”

Available for “amateur” sportspersons wishing to enter the country for a limited period (less than 6 months)

The player must be “amateur” coming to this country to play in a “pre-dominantly amateur team”


“SPORTS VISA”

Cost - £65

Available from:- British High Commission or Embassy


SANCTIONS

Employment law strengthened

Clubs will be held liable for the actions of their employees

Failure to comply could result in fines or imprisonment

League Cricket Conference. MANAGED MIGRATION SYSTEM.

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