The chair of the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) has agreed to extend his term.
Professor Alan Manning has held the position since October 2016, with his 3-year term extended to the end of February 2020.
It comes as the MAC report into a points-based system and salary thresholds for immigration is published today.
Professor Alan Manning, Chair of the Migration Advisory Committee, said:
I have agreed with the Home Secretary to extend my role as Chair of the MAC until the end of February 2020 to help respond to any questions in relation to the report.