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There is still some uncertainty as to which Countries will be included in the new Trump US visa ban. It may also be possible for some Countries to persuade the US that they should not be included in the new list.
Tier 2 restricted Certificates of Sponsorship (CoS) are needed in most cases for employing Tier 2 General visa migrants who live outside the UK. The employer has to have a Tier 2 Sponsor Licence before being able to apply for a restricted CoS. It is also needed for Tier 4 visa dependents who
Both President Trump and before him President Obama have failed to enact significant immigration reforms. It is very difficult to pass substantive US visa changes through both Houses of Congress. Despite what Trump may say about Mexicans and Mexican immigration, there continues to be strong economic ties and trade between the two Countries.&n
There are a number of problems with the current UK visa system.
Obtaining US visas is a huge burden. The amount of paperwork needed for visas such as the L1 visa can be enormous. Complicated and confusing regulations makes visa applications difficult and uncertain. Much of the time there is actually no feasible visa option for employers to be able to employ
Complicated immigration rules make it more likely that mistakes are made leading to refusals. Migrants then end up paying even more money in Government fees by applying again. This puts off people coming to the UK and indirectly reduces levels of immigration to the UK.