The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has welcomed the government’s decision to add a number of construction roles to the shortage occupation list.
The shortage occupation list includes jobs considered to be in short in supply within the UK resident labour market. As such, the government offers more relaxed eligibility criteria for sponsored work visa applications for these roles.
In March 2023, the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) published its review of labour shortages in the construction sector. This resulted in a set of recommendations that were accepted by the Home Office.
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