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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Yes, but limit the amount while investing and incentivising the development of local skilled workers.
@9QQTH8H9mos9MO
Visas for skilled workers are incredibly important, that being said, they should not be relied on and incentives should be provided for citizens
@9PLTNT49mos9MO
Government should upskill local workforce to take on all the roles required, however, temporary contracts can be let to foreign high-skilled immigrants on visas with a time limit to ensure that there is continuity of service until such time as that role can be filled by a locally qualified person. This should be based on sector demand and not a blanket approach - possible application and regulatory procedures to be carried out to ensure that this is not taken advantage of.
@9N8FRPT10mos10MO
I think allowing people to seek a better life here with their skills are improtant but I think that we should also focus on education those in the country as well
we should not discriminate which immigrants are welcomed, based on their skill level. All are in need of refuge
@9D3ZXBJ2yrs2Y
increase, and pay in line with UK nationals to avoid companies taking advantage of them
@B294NX43mos3MO
Increase, but offer proper protection for the immigrant workers and create incentives for citizens to work those jobs
I would allow more people to come regardless of skills
@9B2LSSS2yrs2Y
Depending on the necessities and needs for this role
@8Z7QCN5Scottish Green3yrs3Y
Increase so long as they are paid a wage befitting their skill and not one which makes them cheap labour.
Visas shouldn't be temporary, everyone has a right to work anywhere
@8TKCW2P4yrs4Y
Increase, but also focus more resources on improving training and education for citizens
@8Q4DY7N4yrs4Y
Look at the pool of candidates from the UK first. If migrants are still higher qualified then go for it
@98BD8FW2yrs2Y
Increase the number of visas for workers in areas where there are a shortage of workers
@9NKZVVD10mos10MO
If there are gaps in the market to fill and we don't have the people then get them in but out those in the country first!
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