A long-expected overhaul of the UK's immigration system has come into force with the launch of a point-based system for foreign workers.
The first stage of the system becomes operational on Friday - and will apply fully by the end of the summer.
Ministers say the changes are the biggest for a generation - and will allow the UK to better control migrants from outside EU.
But the Conservatives say they want an annual cap on the numbers allowed in.
Link
As an American it is always interesting seeing other countries deal with the same issues that America deals with. It shows that some issues are truly global.
Grade this
The first stage of the system becomes operational on Friday - and will apply fully by the end of the summer.
Ministers say the changes are the biggest for a generation - and will allow the UK to better control migrants from outside EU.
But the Conservatives say they want an annual cap on the numbers allowed in.
Link
As an American it is always interesting seeing other countries deal with the same issues that America deals with. It shows that some issues are truly global.
Grade this
No comments:
Post a Comment