1. League Cricket Conference

2. MANAGED MIGRATION SYSTEM

3. League Cricket Conference BACKGROUND  Multiple methods of entry  Bureaucratic  Lacked transparency  Difficult to monitor  Changing environment

4. League Cricket Conference MANAGED MIGRATION  Simpler to administer – fewer methods of entry  Transparent – points system  Secure  Improved monitoring

5. 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

6. League Cricket Conference “SPONSORSHIP”  What is “Sponsorship”?  Levels “A” or “B”  Cost - £400  Licence lasts for 4 years  Guidance Notes available on line

7. League Cricket Conference APPLICATION PROCESS  Apply on line – www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/employerswww.ukba.home  Last audited accounts  ECB support  Employers liability certificate  VAT Registration or Charity Status

8. League Cricket Conference POINTS BASIS  Skill level  Level of remuneration  Resident Labour Market test  Command of English language

9. League Cricket Conference SKILL LEVEL  Playing ability – 5 first class matches within the previous 24 months  Coaching – UKCC Level 2 or equivalent

10. League Cricket Conference “CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP”  Apply on line  Job offer – signed contract  ECB confirmation that the player meets the necessary criteria  Cost - £10

11. 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

12. 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”

13. League Cricket Conference “SPORTS VISA”  Cost - £65  Available from:- British High Commission or Embassy

14. 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

15. League Cricket Conference