UK:
Points-Based Immigration: Examples & Nuances
20 May 2020
Envoy Global, Inc.
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The United Kingdom recently released the details behind its new
points-based immigration system, which encourages high-skilled,
employment-based immigration into the region. Other countries have
also debated enacting a similar model, the U.S. included.
Points-based immigration can create favorable conditions for
employers, but it's important to understand the nuances of such
a system.
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