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• MANAGED MIGRATION SYSTEM

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• BACKGROUND

• Multiple methods of entry

• Bureaucratic

• Lacked transparency

• Difficult to monitor

• Changing environment

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• MANAGED MIGRATION

• Simpler to administer fewer methods of entry

• Transparent points system

• Secure

• Improved monitoring

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• 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

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• SPONSORSHIP

• What is Sponsorship?

• Levels A or B

• Cost - 400

• Licence lasts for 4 years

• Guidance Notes available on line

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• APPLICATION PROCESS

• Apply on line
• www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/employers

• Last audited accounts

• ECB support

• Employers liability certificate

• VAT Registration or Charity Status

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• POINTS BASIS

• Skill level

• Level of remuneration

• Resident Labour Market test

• Command of English language

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• SKILL LEVEL

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

• Coaching UKCC Level 2 or equivalent

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• CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP

• Apply on line

• Job offer signed contract

• ECB confirmation that the player
• meets the necessary criteria

• Cost - 10

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• 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

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• 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

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• SPORTS VISA

• Cost - 65

• Available from-
• British High Commission or Embassy

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• SANCTIONS

• Employment law strengthened

• Clubs will be held liable for the
• actions of their employees

• Failure to comply could result in
• fines or imprisonment

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