London: A forum representing Indian and other non-European Union professionals Tuesday strongly criticized the new visa restrictions proposed from April to ensure that existing jobs in Britain were first offered to local workers here.
Terming the changes announced by home secretary Jacqui Smith on Sunday as a 'knee-jerk reaction', the highly skilled migrants programme (HSMP) forum alleged that the new curbs showed that the Labour government was 'out of touch' with realities.
Smith announced that from April, the basic requirements to enter Britain under the Tier 1 category of the points-based immigration system will be raised. Over 25,000 people, including many from India, entered Britain under Tier 1 last year.
Also, the qualification and minimum salary levels for Indian and non-EU professionals are to be raised to masters degree and 20,000 pounds from the current requirement of undergraduate degree and 17,000 pounds.
The new restrictions are likely to halve the number of Indian and other non-EU professionals entering Britain every year, according to Smith.
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Guys I am going to apply for Tier 1 Visa in the coming week and Im ready with all my documentation . Just wanted to know that this would be effective only from the month of April rite ...or would it be effective soon...Just help me to know...And anyone could just tell me what are the Job scenario in Hospitality Industry in UK would i get a Job After I go there.
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