Indians form the largest nationality among those getting UK skilled worker visa
"In the last year alone, over 65,500 skilled worker visas were issued to Indian nationals," a British High Commission spokesperson told The New Indian Express.
By ET Online | Updated:
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Last year, Indian an the UK formalised the India-UK Migration and Mobility Partnership.
Indians comprise the largest chunk of foreign nationals who got the skilled worker visa in the UK.
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"In the last year alone, over 65,500 skilled worker visas were issued to Indian nationals," a British High Commission spokesperson told The New Indian Express.
This marks a rise of 14 per cent over 2019 indicating the popularity of the points-based immigration system.
The skilled workers visa in the UK is issued if you fulfill the following eligibility:
*work for a UK employer that’s been approved by the Home Office
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*have a ‘certificate of sponsorship’ from your employer with information about the role you’ve been offered in the UK
*do a job that’s on the list of eligible occupations
*be paid a minimum salary - how much depends on the type of work you do
India and the UK are exploring easing of the immigration norms as part of the ongoing trade talks between the two countries.
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Last year, Indian an the UK formalised the India-UK Migration and Mobility Partnership. The plan envisages around 3,000 young students and professionals a year access new work experience benefits in either country. It is expected to be implemented by April 2022.
