Work restriction lifted for Skilled Workers who are victims of modern slavery

Skilled Worker

What changed

Skilled Workers identified as victims of modern slavery by the Home Office are now permitted to work for any employer for the remainder of their visa. This removes the standard requirement to work only for their original sponsor.

Who the official source says it applies to

Skilled Workers who have been identified by the Home Office as victims of modern slavery. Nobody else is affected.

The source does not state the conditions precisely enough to be certain who is affected. Routewatch sends this as "may apply" to everyone on the routes above.

lifting that restriction for Skilled Workers who are identified by the Home Office Competent Authorities as victims of modern slavery, allowing them to work for any employer

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