Immigration and Recruitment Updates April 2015

Summary of the documents linked to below

1. Immigration and Right to Work Update - for future reference - this covers:

• The availability of a new immigration training course;
• An update on the Tier 2 and Tier 5 audit recently conducted by UK Visas and Immigration;
• The introduction of Biometric Residence Permits for applicants from overseas;
• NHS surcharges for visa applicants;
• Changes in the Immigration rules from 6^th April 2015;
• Changes to the visitor visa routes from 24^th April 2015; and
• Reminder of Certificate of Sponsorship application submission dates.

2. Recruitment Update – for action and future reference – this covers:

• A change in central responsibilities for security checks and basic disclosures from 13^th April 2015, which includes the Compliance Team taking now processing these for employees;
• A reminder on key things to remember about screening checks;
• A change in our account team at the University’s advertising agency, Penna;
• A reminder of the free Linked In advertising service being offered by HR for a trial period;
• A warning about fraudulent adverts and job offers;
• A reminder about the arrangements for Research Assistant/Research Associate appointments;
• The importance of making a TES Payroller Request in advance of any work being undertaken by an individual engaged directly by a department/institution on a temporary basis.

Further assistance

Each attachment provides links to further information within the HR web pages. Please contact the following if you need any further assistance regarding the updates provided:

• Graeme Ross, Immigration and Compliance Manager – graeme.ross@admin.cam.ac.uk
• Liz Timperley-Preece, Head of Recruitment – liz.timperley-preece@admin.cam.ac.uk