The Home Office faces criticism for its inadequate tracking of skilled worker visa holders' departures post-visa expiration. The Public Accounts Committee's report reveals no significant analysis of exit records since the visa system's introduction in 2020. With over 1.18 million entrants since then, the department relies on outdated airline passenger manifests. Concerns include exploitation in the workforce, such as poor conditions and excessive hours. Home Secretary Yvette Cooper acknowledges the inadequacies and plans to implement biometric checks to enhance enforcement.
The Home Office has shown a lack of interest in how the skilled worker visa system is functioning and is not analyzing visa expiration exit records.
More than 1.18 million people have entered the UK on skilled worker visas since December 2020, but basic data on their departures has not been collected.
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