House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Immigration
13 July 2020 · Home Office
Proposed by Priti Patel Con Witham
Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.
At a glance
Key points
- The UK introduces a points-based immigration system following Brexit.
- The system simplifies access for skilled workers from abroad and restricts EU migrants' automatic right to live and work in the UK.
- A command paper (CP 258) outlines new routes for businesses to attract talent and expedited processes for health professionals and students.
Issue summary
The statement outlines changes to the UK's immigration system following Brexit, introducing a points-based system that restricts EU migrants' automatic right to live and work in the UK while simplifying access for skilled workers from abroad.
Action requested
I am laying before the House a command paper (CP 258) providing further detail on the new points-based immigration system, including simplified routes for businesses to attract talent and expedited processes for health professionals and students. This includes introducing a fast-track Health and Care Visa and refining the student route with a new Graduate route.
Key facts
- The Immigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) Bill ends automatic EU migration rights from January 1, 2021.
- Command Paper CP 258 details the points-based system for economic migrants.
- The Resident Labour Market Test has been removed to simplify employer access to talent.
- A new Health and Care Visa will have a reduced visa fee and decision time within three weeks after biometric enrolment.
- Frontline health workers are exempt from paying the Immigration Health Surcharge.
- A Graduate route is being launched in Summer 2021.