On 13 July the government unveiled a 130-page document setting out its future migration policy that comes into effect on 01 January 2021 (c.f. article No. 11668). When the UK’s EU-exit transition period comes to a close at the end of 2020, for most migrants from all over the world seeking entry to the UK access will be available via one of the following three pathways: the Skilled Worker route for qualified employees, the Global Talent route intended for researchers and doctoral students, as well as for artists, and the Start-up and Innovator route that is reserved for those setting up and running a business. Anyone, including those from Europe, wanting to live and work in the UK, and arriving from 2021 will have to comply with the new points-based system that draws on the immigration system in place in Australia for qualified manpower.
As a specific pathway for qualified employees, the ‘Skilled Worker route’ will not limit the number of visas issued. However, for applicants to be successful they will need to secure 70 qualification points. The official document states that 50 points will have to be come from compliance with mandatory criteria (holding a job offer of a certain level, being able to speak English…) and 20 points can come other so-called negotiable data (salary levels, jobs offered in sectors with recruitment dif
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