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The situation
The UK government plans to introduce a Seasonal Worker Permit in 2019 for a trial period running until December 2020.
A closer look
Impact
The pilot addresses concerns raised over the past months by UK farmers, and should ensure access to seasonal labour during peak periods.
Background
The British Growers Association estimated that in 2016, there were 75,000 foreign seasonal agricultural workers in the United Kingdom.
Looking ahead
Fragomen expects the UK government to publish further details on the eligibility criteria and application process in the coming months.
The new permit will be introduced as a two-year pilot starting in the second quarter of 2019, running until the end of December 2020. The pilot will be reviewed after this period.
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