The UK Set To Introduce Australian Type Of Immigration System

26 Jul 2019

The New Prime Minister of Britain, Boris Johnson, is interested in introducing a points-based system for attracting skilled overseas workers.

Introducing the new measures

There was also an expression of interest in amnesty for immigrants who did not use the legal way to entry.  Moreover, there are hints that he will oversee a liberal immigration regime. There is a clear distancing from the target of the previous administration of reducing annual migration.

He was speaking to the House of Commons stating the UK was in need of attracting the bright and finest talent from all corners of the world.

Mr. Johnson was interested in asking the Migration Advisory Committee for reviewing the Australian system as a first step of rewriting the immigration system in UK.

Replying to a question regarding the annual target of 100,000 for migration, as proposed by Prime Minister David Cameron in 2010 his spokesperson stated that there was no interest in the numbers game.

Business fraternity shows interest

This measure was welcomed by the business fraternity. The experts were of the opinion that scrapping the target of net migration was a welcome trait. Moreover, it sends a crucial signal to the international community that the UK was open for business activities.

There must be a focus on need, and not on the numbers. When this happens, it will ensure that UK has access to very important skills, and takes in labor for growing its economy. The business fraternity is looking forward to work with the present government, for having the immigration system, which commands the confidence of the public.

The points-based system for issuing the visas to overseas gives a liberal message which the PM wants to communicate. A spokesman for the Migration Advisory Committee stated that there was anticipation for receiving additional details regarding the request for reviewing the Australian visa system.

The amnesty for immigrants

The amnesty for immigrants was an important arrangement for people who lived and worked in the UK, for a long time, but did not possess the proper documents. 3.2m EU nationals presently living in the UK can be absolutely certain of the right to live/remain after the exit of Britain from the EU.

The Australian system, involves a vetting process, test of skills, educational qualifications, test of criminal past and financial status of the aspirants. Applications for working visas are accepted, for meeting the local specific requirements. This also means that migrating to Australia for a better quality of life is an option for the talented professionals.

Introducing the points system, similar to Australian system, would enhance the entry, of number of talented people, coming for work in the UK industries.

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