Points-based immigration system came into force as Britain ended the priority given to EU citizens after Brexit
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Britain has taken a decision to offer work visas to graduates from the world’s best universities. The move is aimed to attract the “best and brightest” workers, reported Reuters.
Since Brexit, Britain ended the priority given to EU citizens and introduced a points-based immigration system that ranks applicants on everything from their qualifications and language skills to the type of job offered to them. However, the country has had to contend with a tough labour market for several years. In fact, the situation worsened with Brexit and Covid-19. Companies in manufacturing, logistics and the food sector have been asking the government to relax the rules for entry-level jobs.
The recently announced scheme will allow graduates with a bachelor’s or master’s degree from the top 50 universities abroad to apply for a two-year work visa. The graduated will be allowed to bring family members with them. Those who receive doctorates can apply for a three-year visa. Successful applicants will then be able to switch to longer-term employment visas, the government said.
The government said that candidates would have to pass a security and criminality check, and be able to speak, read, listen and write English to an intermediate level
Finance Minister Rishi Sunak was quoted saying that the move would enable Britain to grow as an international hub for innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurship. “We want the businesses of tomorrow to be built here today — which is why I call on students to take advantage of this incredible opportunity to forge their careers here.”
Under the new scheme, applicants must have been awarded degrees no more than five years before the date of application. Eligible universities must appear in the top 50 rankings of at least two of the following: the Times Higher Education World University Rankings, the
Academic Ranking of World Universities and the Quacquarelli Symonds World University Rankings.
The most recent list of eligible universities from 2021, published online by the UK government, comprises more than two dozen US universities, as well as institutions in Canada, Japan, Germany, China, Singapore, France and Sweden. The government said that candidates would have to pass a security and criminality check, and be able to speak, read, listen and write English to an intermediate level.
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