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@ISIDEWITHQuestionsimmigrationStarted 9yrs agoActive 20hrs ago

Should the government increase or decrease the amount of temporary work visas given to high-skilled immigrant workers?

Should the UK increase or decrease the amount of temporary work visas given to high-skilled immigrant workers?

Between 2008 and 2010 the United Kingdom began implementing a five tiered “points-based immigration system” which separated immigrant applicants into five tiers based on their employment potential. To secure a skilled worker visa, people have to qualify for 70 points. Having a job offer from an approved employer for a skilled job and being able to speak English will give 50 points. The applicant can achieve the remaining 20 points if they are due to be paid at least £25,600 a year. They can also gain extra points for having better qualifications (10 points for a relevant…  

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 @9PW48K5answered…9mos9MO

We need more skilled workers especially to staff the NHS, but we should follow the example of Dubai and instead of allowing them to become permanent immigrants, these workers should be issued with work permits and have to return to their native countries when their job contracts finish unless the contract is renewed

 @9MPC97Vanswered…10mos10MO

It should be flexible to meet need of country and visa holder. Don't invite them if there isn't work or accommodation etc

 @9FJM24Nanswered…2yrs2Y

Depends on each years need.

 @8SQW526answered…4yrs4Y

I think that the visas should be for everyone at a cheaper price.

 @8QMV2VGanswered…4yrs4Y

There is many in our country with no jobs, so they should foucas on getting them in a job.

 @8QL23H5answered…4yrs4Y

UK residents should be given the work in the UK first.

 @8Q4HN7KLabouranswered…4yrs4Y

I am satisfied with the current amount, however the government should also provide incentives to prepare our citizens for these jobs

 @8Q2LBT8Greenanswered…4yrs4Y

Increase but a British citizen should get first pick at the job where possible

 @8Q2KWDQanswered…4yrs4Y

Increase as we want to attract skilled people from around the world, however if the role is available to be filled by a British National it should be offered to them first.

 @9CKVGC3answered…2yrs2Y

We should allow visas for people who fill roles where we have a clear requirement on an as and when basis

 @9C2BZ8Sanswered…2yrs2Y

Increase when necessary, but the government should provide more incentives to prepare our citizens for these jobs.

 @98LNFJVanswered…2yrs2Y

Increase for skilled. Reduce unskilled

 @984VCPQConservativeanswered…2yrs2Y

Significantly increase but with strict terms for migrants. Also give the migrants less rights and entitlements than citizens.

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