Trends of Immigration in the UK

UK Immigration consultants - Fusco Browne

The notion that United Kingdom is a predominantly attractive destination for many international migrants has been a regular subject of policy and media debates. Between September 2010 and September 2014, an approximate yearly average of 478,000 non-British citizens came to the UK with intention of staying for at least 12 months. Correspondingly, each year, an average of 190,000 non-British nationals left UK. They intended to stay away for at least 12 months in the same period. This implies that there was net migration of 288,000 non-British citizens on average.

Economic and labour market forces are the major drivers of international migration. In the UK, labour market is considered to be an important attraction for migrants who are from the EU as also the non-EU countries. With economic growth and need for specialists in certain occupations, the demand for people with varied skill-sets increases.

UKimmigration consultants affirm that existing family and community networks in the country also encourage more migration. Such networks can facilitate job search and reduce the costs of housing and childcare. 

The national language of the UK – English - also plays a pivotal role. Its ubiquity as a second language and prime business language in most countries is thought to be a crucial factor in many people’s decisions to select the UK as their destination.

Lastly, the globally popular colleges and universities of the UK have become an important reason for migration.

A Welcome Visa Scheme for the Technological Community to fit the Bill

Amidst the ups and downs of the government’s anti-immigration rhetoric and along with the constant threat of further strict restrictions on organizations sponsoring highly skilled migrants, there finally seems a ray of bright digital light. Recently, the Home Office has agreed to Tech Nation Visa Scheme under which a plethora of digital technology companies will be benefited. The new scheme is expected to enhance the Exceptional Talent visa criteria, in order to allow candidates to qualify for a number of new opportunities that include:

• The scheme is just perfect to enable UK companies to get the talent they need to boost their business, including taking the company to a position where the individuals have specific skills and technical knowledge for performing better.

• The previous scheme was only responsible for allowing those recognised as world leading experts, the new criteria will allow the superstars of tomorrow to be endorsed.

• The introduction of new scheme will improve fast applications for digital businesses in various regions including Liverpool, Manchester, Newcastle, Sheffield and Sunderland.

• Also, all teams of up to five and with a proven track record of creativity, collaboration and commercial vision will now be able to apply together for improved results.

This new scheme marks the introduction of a significant development and at long last recognises the need for the advancement of the technological sector to be able to access the global pool of skilled digital talent.