Amazon Quiz: In the last year, people of which country comprised the largest chunk of foreign nationals who got the skilled worker visa in UK?
Australia
India
China
USA
Answer: India
India made up the largest group of foreign nationals who received skilled worker visas in the United Kingdom. Speaking to The New Indian Express, the British High Commission spokesperson said, “In the last year alone, over 65,500 skilled worker visas were issued to Indian nationals”.
In 2021, there was a 14% rise in the number of Indians getting their skilled worker visas as compared to 2019. Experts believe this is due to the point-based immigration system that has been in effect since Brexit occurred, and the UK ceased to be a part of the European Union (EU).
Last year, London and New Delhi entered into a Migration and Mobility Partnership where there is greater cooperation regarding migration and opening access for the youth of the countries.
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The spokesperson added, “We look forward to opening the Young Professionals Scheme in due course”.
This skilled work visa was designed to bring over talent from abroad into the nation’s labour market, eventually offering citizenship to those working there for some time.
Those holding these visas can bring dependents over. Their spouses can work on UK soil if one has a skilled worker visa.
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Qualification is based on a point system, and there are certain eligibility criteria to be met, including educational and job proof.
British authorities suggest Indians and Nigerians have benefited the most from their current visa system.
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