CHANGES TO INTRA COMPANY TRANSFER VISAS

Early day motion 541, tabled 15 November 2017 by Virendra Sharma (Labour). Signed by 18 members.

That this House notes the recently implemented changes to Tier 2 Intra Company Transfer visas; acknowledges that changes have significantly increased the minimum salary threshold to over £40,000; further notes that businesses across the UK rely on key skilled workers from abroad have been adversely affected; further acknowledges that this threshold far exceeds the salary of a fully trained curry chef; notes that the changes have also made workers ineligible for applications to stay in the UK as part of a permanent settlement; notes that chefs have appeared on the Home Office designated shortage occupation list for a number of years; and urges the Government to ensure that Home Office rules are fit for purpose and support rather than hinder economic growth in the UK.

Signatures by party: Scottish National Party 10, Labour 4, DUP 3, Conservative 1.