The Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) has now published its first review of the highly-skilled migration routes (Tier 1) of the Points Based System for managed migration.

Earlier this year, MAC was asked by the Government to consider what further changes there should be to the criteria for Tier 1 in 2010/11, given changing economic circumstances. The new report concludes that it is in the best interests of the UK economy and labour market for the current routes under Tier 1 to be maintained.

MAC has, however, produced a package of recommendations on key areas of Tier 1. Details, courtesy of Magrath LLP, can be found in our Immigration section.