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The government also pointed to a quadrupling of the scheme for seasonal workers in agriculture to 10,000, as well as "youth mobility arrangements", which allow 20,000 young people to come to the UK each year.
While the CBI welcomed some of the proposals, it said some firms would be "left wondering how they will recruit the people needed to run their businesses".
The business lobby group's director general, Carolyn Fairbairn, said: "Firms know that hiring from overseas and investing in the skills of their workforce and new technologies is not an 'either or' choice - both are needed to drive the economy forward."
The Royal College of Nursing raised concerns the proposals will "not meet the health and care needs of the population", while Unison assistant general secretary Christina McAnea said the plans "spell absolute disaster for the care sector".
The UK Homecare Association described the lack of provision for low-paid workers in the proposals as "irresponsible", with a spokesman saying they were "dismayed" by the government's decision.
"Cutting off the supply of prospective care workers under a new migration system will pave the way for more people waiting unnecessarily in hospital or going without care," they added.
Meanwhile, National Farmers' Union president Minette Batters raised "serious concerns" about the "failure to recognise British food and farming's needs" in the plans.
And the Food and Drink Federation spoke of concerns about bakers, meat processors and workers making food like cheese and pasta not qualifying under the new system.
The government's proposed immigration system represents a balancing act - broadening the base of skilled labour while restricting the flow of those seeking lower-skilled jobs.

The SNP's immigration spokesman, Stuart McDonald called them a "half-finished and disastrous one-size-fits-no-one policy".

Calculating the point, 70 is a must


People wanting to come to the UK from outside the EU will find rules are being relaxed, such as scrapping the cap on skilled workers or the drop in minimum salary.
But for EU migrants who are used to moving freely between Britain and the continent, the new regime will be something of a shock.
Visitors can come for six months without a visa, but they won't be able to work, those with skills must have a job offer and clear the 70 points hurdle, and there'll be no work permits for migrants prepared to do menial jobs in restaurants, hotels, care homes and food processing plants.
There is some flexibility in the new structure. But the question is, will it be enough to prevent labour shortages and companies taking their business elsewhere?
Under the new plan, all migrants will only be entitled to access income-related benefits until after indefinite leave to remain is granted, usually after five years.
Currently, EU nationals in the UK can claim benefits if they are "economically active". Non-EU citizens become eligible for benefits when they are granted permanent residence, which usually requires five years of living legally in the UK.
Following recommendations from the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC), the salary threshold for skilled workers wanting to come to the UK would be lowered from £30,000 to £25,600.
The independent advisory body argued that lowering the threshold would help recruit teachers and skilled NHS staff.
Unlike the current system, applicants would also be able to trade points.
Those earning less than £25,600, but more than £20,480, could still apply for visas if they had a job in a "specific shortage occupation" or a PhD relevant to the job.
A list of shortage occupations would be kept under review by the MAC, the government said.
Jobs currently on the MAC's Shortage Occupation List include civil engineers, medical practitioners, nurses, psychologists and classical ballet dancers.
Shadow home secretary Diane Abbott said the salary threshold system would "need to have so many exemptions, for the NHS, for social care and many parts of the private sector, that it will be meaningless".
She added: "Ultimately, it will also be very difficult to attract the workers we need at all skill levels while the Tories' hostile environment is in place. It needs to go."
Proposed points system
Mandatory requirements Points
Job offer from approved sponsor 20
Job at appropriate skill level 20
English at required level 10
Points for salary Points
£20,480 – £23,039 0
£23,040 – £25,599 10
£25,600 or above 20
Additional points Points
Job in a shortage occupation 20
PhD in subject relevant to the job 10
PhD in relevant STEM subject 20
Under the new plan, there would no longer be an overall cap on the number of skilled workers who could come into the UK - one of the areas praised by the CBI.
Following recommendations from MAC, the definition of skilled workers would also be expanded to include those educated at A-level, not just at graduate level, as was previously the case.
But waiting staff roles would be removed from the list of skilled occupations, while new additions would include carpenters, plasterers and childminders.
To study in the UK, overseas students would need the offer of a place at an educational institution, have to know English, and be able to show they can support themselves.
Changes to the system would be implemented through an immigration bill needing approval from MPs and peers to come into force.
Shadow immigration minister Bell Ribeiro-Addy told the BBC's Newsnight: "I feel like people have been duped a bit. We were told this was an Australian style points-based system.
"The Australian system is meant to encourage migration across sectors. I know that they don't want to do that, but why are you calling it one thing when it's another?"
Liberal Democrat home affairs spokeswoman Christine Jardine said the proposals were based on "xenophobia".

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..... but how many Africans can attain £25k annual salary. This is about N12mill


UK yet to learn from past mistake

This is front page worthy please.

DeomoviesI:
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UK is opening her to immigrant from Asia and Africa but they must score at least 70marks on point based assesment to get visa.

UK under Johnson want to block low quality individual from entering her country for job

Surprise this is not on front page yet
Good work op, keep it up. Thanks for sharing
mods where art thou

Rebecca May, really messed up UK economy by locking Africans out of the country. UK economy in 2019 ended up flat @ 0%

Even this policy is still seriously flawed. Low income earners from Africa remain the oil needed to help UK economy recovery.

Gorem2013:
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..... but how many Africans can attain £25k annual salary. This is about N12mill


UK yet to learn from past mistake

lalasticlala

This is front page worthy please.

And these low skills are the equivalent of mid skills here

This is good news for Nigeria.

The same Nigerians Trump is rejecting in his hypocritical travel ban will be welcomed in UK

Nigeria has a higher percentage of adequately-educated people and this is what UK seeks.
While US is throwing away people who funds their tax system, UK will welcome with open arms

Britain can't do without their former colonies. Same with France.

Things have started happening already.....
That means there would no longer be an overall cap on the number of skilled workers who could come into the UK.

Also, the salary threshold system would need to have so many exemptions, for the NHS, for social care and many parts of the private sector, that it will be meaningless'.

Then Changes to the system would be implemented through an immigration bill needing approval from MPs and peers to come into force.

The Liberal Democrats are calling it Xenophobia issue already!!
Interesting times in UK!

Nigerian doctors, nurses, the balling in the court keeps favouring u.
These people sha wan import all our doctors

Visa gang Mafo

I’m sure it refers to jobs with £25k salary in the UK not from Nigeria. If your skills can’t get you at least £25K then it’s safe to assume it’s a very low skilled job.

Gorem2013:
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..... but how many Africans can attain £25k annual salary. This is about N12mill


UK yet to learn from past mistake

lalasticlala

This is front page worthy please.

Setting #standard

Humn

Australia adopts same policy.....

Please I need a politician to give me # 75 million from his/her stached away money in odd places , and in 2 years I will give it back....with interest.





To hell with UK

I'm just wondering the implication of this on migration of healthcare workers to the UK.. Please Does anyone know?

None of my business for now.

Abeg when are we to reprint jamb slip to know exam center and date?

Hmm..

human

They want to curb migration