The Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) is seeking evidence to identify the occupations that should be considered for the Temporary Shortage List (TSL).
The TSL is a UK government list of occupations in temporary shortage that are eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship, even if they are below graduate skill level (RQF level 6).
In July 2025, the Home Secretary commissioned the MAC to review the TSL. The MAC approached this in two stages.
In stage 1, published in October 2025, the MAC identified the occupations eligible for inclusion on the TSL because they are potentially crucial to the delivery of the Industrial Strategy or building critical infrastructure.
Temporary Shortage List review stage 2
Stage 2 runs from the launch of this call for evidence until July 2026. The MAC is seeking further evidence on the occupations that passed stage 1 to identify which of these occupations it will recommend adding to the TSL.
Stakeholders who wish to contribute to this call for evidence can read full details on the Temporary Shortage List review stage 2.
The deadline for responses is 1159pm on Monday 2 February 2025.
The Department for the Economy will coordinate a government response.
First published 18 November 2025
