League Cricket Conference
MANAGED MIGRATION SYSTEM
League Cricket Conference BACKGROUND Multiple methods of entry Bureaucratic Lacked transparency Difficult to monitor Changing environment
League Cricket Conference MANAGED MIGRATION Simpler to administer – fewer methods of entry Transparent – points system Secure Improved monitoring
League Cricket Conference METHODS OF ENTRY Tier 2 – to be used by First Class Counties Tier 5 – to be used by recreational clubs with short term contracts Sports visas
League Cricket Conference “SPONSORSHIP” What is “Sponsorship”? Levels “A” or “B” Cost - £400 Licence lasts for 4 years Guidance Notes available on line
League Cricket Conference APPLICATION PROCESS Apply on line – Last audited accounts ECB support Employers liability certificate VAT Registration or Charity Status
League Cricket Conference POINTS BASIS Skill level Level of remuneration Resident Labour Market test Command of English language
League Cricket Conference SKILL LEVEL Playing ability – 5 first class matches within the previous 24 months Coaching – UKCC Level 2 or equivalent
League Cricket Conference “CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP” Apply on line Job offer – signed contract ECB confirmation that the player meets the necessary criteria Cost - £10
League Cricket Conference VISA Once “Certificate of Sponsorship” is issued, a visa must be obtained Visa provides entry clearance and will contain bio-metric details of the holder
League Cricket Conference “SPORTS VISA” Available for “amateur” sportspersons wishing to enter the country for a limited period (less than 6 months) The player must be “amateur” coming to this country to play in a “pre-dominantly amateur team”
League Cricket Conference “SPORTS VISA” Cost - £65 Available from:- British High Commission or Embassy
League Cricket Conference SANCTIONS Employment law strengthened Clubs will be held liable for the actions of their employees Failure to comply could result in fines or imprisonment
League Cricket Conference