{"id":3521,"date":"2020-02-21T08:50:47","date_gmt":"2020-02-21T08:50:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mercuryeng.com\/?p=3521"},"modified":"2020-04-20T13:24:22","modified_gmt":"2020-04-20T13:24:22","slug":"mercury-announces-opportunities-for-those-affected-by-changes-to-uk-visas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mercuryeng.com\/de\/2020\/02\/21\/mercury-announces-opportunities-for-those-affected-by-changes-to-uk-visas\/","title":{"rendered":"Mercury announces opportunities for those affected by changes to UK visas"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Are you affected by the recent changes to UK work permits?<\/p>\n<p>In addition to continuing to operate across the UK, Mercury has several opportunities for Construction &amp; Engineering professionals at all levels across Ireland &amp; Continental Europe.<\/p>\n<h5>Recent changes to UK Visa &amp; Work Permit Laws<\/h5>\n<p>The British government recently unveiled the UK\u2019s new points-based visa and immigration system on 19 February, 2020.<\/p>\n<p>This new immigration bill will come into effect from 1 January 2021 and will require migrants to score a minimum of 70 points, based on a new &#8222;Australian Style&#8220; points system. Some may also qualify under a Tier 2 visa category if they can amass 40 points.<\/p>\n<p>Under the new system, points will be awarded based on meeting certain criteria, some of which are mandatory:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>10 points will be awarded if a migrant speaks English (mandatory)<\/li>\n<li>20 points will be awarded if an individual has a job, offer or sponsor (mandatory)<\/li>\n<li>20 points will be awarded if the job has the proper skill level (mandatory)<\/li>\n<li>0 points will be awarded if a job\u2019s salary ranges from \u00a320,480 to \u00a323,039<\/li>\n<li>10 points will be awarded if a job\u2019s salary is between \u00a323,040 and \u00a325,599<\/li>\n<li>20 points will be awarded if the salary for a job is over \u00a325,600<\/li>\n<li>20 points will be awarded for a job that\u2019s on the shortage occupation list<\/li>\n<li>10 points will be awarded if a\u00a0UK visa\u00a0applicant has a PhD degree<\/li>\n<li>20 points will be awarded if an individual\u2019s PhD degree is in Science, Technology, Mathematics or Engineering (STEM)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you are currently employed in the Construction sector and are likely to be affected by any of these new UK visa measures, we encourage you to apply for a role with Mercury.<\/p>\n<p>In 2020 we plan to expand our operations and are currently recruiting staff for a number of roles across Ireland, the UK and Europe.<\/p>\n<h5>Working at Mercury<\/h5>\n<p><strong>Benefits include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A highly competitive salary<\/li>\n<li>Career advancement in a large innovative company<\/li>\n<li>The opportunity to travel<\/li>\n<li>Visa &amp; relocation assistance across the EU\/EEA.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Interested? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mercuryeng.com\/careers\/explore-jobs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Apply now<\/a> or speak to one of our team at <a href=\"mailto:recruit@mercuryeng.com\"><strong>recruit@mercuryeng.com<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Like Mercury on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/MercuryEngineering\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Facebook.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Follow us on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/mercury-engineering\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">LinkedIn<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/mercuryeng\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Twitter<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/mercuryengineering\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Instagram.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you affected by the recent changes to UK work permits? 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