Great Britain: Government introduces selective immigration for non-EU citizens

The Minister of the Interior presented, March 7, 2006, a plan to implement a selective immigration policy, privileging skilled immigrants and creating a points system. Its objective is to restrict immigration from non EU countries to workers and students who contribute to the British economy, and to protect the borders against non-desired immigration. (Ref. 06223)

Through . Published on 09 March 2006 Ă  10h03 - Update on 21 March 2013 Ă  22h44

The plan defines five categories of immigrants, according to their competences. They are presented as follows, in the terms of the ministry:

  • category 1: highly qualified, for example scientists or entrepreneurs.
  • category 2: qualified and have a job offer,…

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