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<p>Section 43 of the Nationality and Borders Act 2022 (Working in UK waters) was due
to be commenced and implemented in November 2022. However, following careful consideration,
and taking on board requests and feedback from key stakeholders, the implementation
of Section 43 has been delayed until Spring 2023.</p><p>The additional time before
commencement and implementation will allow industries to fully prepare for any changes
they need to make to ensure full compliance with the UK immigration system, should
they wish to bring in foreign national workers to work in UK waters. Fishermen can
currently use the Skilled Worker route, eligible jobs include share fishermen, trawler
skippers, fish processors, and deckhands on large fishing vessels (9m+). During this
time period, as now, all foreign national workers working wholly or mainly in UK waters
will still need permission to work before they come to the UK.</p><p>Further information
and guidance will be available in advance of Spring 2023, including the date the new
provision will come into force.</p>
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