NASSCOM, the premier trade body and “voice” of the Indian IT-BPO industry, expressed its support to the new UK point based system, which will govern intra-company transfers and work permits, going forward. NASSCOM also advised its member-companies to register for the new PBS system introduced by the UK Government, on priority.
The new PBS system will transform the immigration process and operationally make it more efficient, in addition to simplifying this for companies. The UK Home Office’s PBS is applicable to all companies who employ workers in the UK. This is very critical, given the UK Home Office’s announcements on October 1, 2008 being the last date of applications and November 24, 2008 as the date when the new system goes live. From now on, anyone wanting to go to or remain in the United Kingdom on an intra-company transfer (ICT)/ work permit will need to show that he/she has enough points to qualify under the new Points based system (PBS) being introduced by the UK Government. NASSCOM, as a part of its Global Trade Development initiative, has been working with the UK Government to improve the UK immigration policies.
