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Immigration

13 July 2020

Proposing MP
Priti Patel Con
Witham
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Home Office
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At a Glance

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.
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