New Immigration System for the UK Comes Into Effect

New Immigration System for the UK Comes Into Effect
UK Border control in Terminal 2 at Heathrow Airport in London on June 4, 2014. Reuters/Neil Hall/File Photo
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The UK government’s new points-based immigration system came into force on Dec. 1, Home Secretary Priti Patel announced.

The Australian-style system means that skilled worker visa applicants will be awarded points based on job offers appropriate to their skill level, their knowledge of English, and a minimum salary.