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UK launches points-based visa system to attract best talent of the world

The new system will come into force from January 1 2021 at the end of the transition period after UK's exit from the European Union

UK doubles fast-track visas for intl scientists from 62 to over 120

The UK is already a world leader in science, with some of the most exciting and innovative research being undertaken here in this country

Practising medicine in UK to become simpler for Indian doctors: Here's how

Earlier the candidates had to clear two separate tests for registering with relevant healthcare regulator in the UK and for immigration purposes

Indian-origin entrepreneur calls for post-Brexit 'unicorn visa' for techies

The UK government has plans to introduce an Australian-style points-based post-Brexit visa system, which it believes would be able to attract migrants to the country based on their skills

UK gets highest number of tech visa applications from India, says report

India along with the US are among the countries with the highest number of visa applications for the UK's technology sector, according to the latest data from Britain's leading network for digital tech entrepreneurs. Tech Nation, a UK Home Office designated body for tech visas, found that applications from India covered a wide range of sectors, as the Tech Nation Tier 1 Exceptional Talent Visa for Digital Technology experienced a 45 per cent increase in applications in 2018-19, up to 650 from 450 the previous year. "The countries with the highest amount of visa applications continue to be India and the US, from Software Engineers and Business Developers in Software Development, AI & Machine Learning, FinTech and Enterprise/Cloud sectors," a Tech Nation report said this week. "Nigeria, Russia, Canada, Australia, China and South Africa also top the list for number of applications," it added. Tech Nation is one of just five designated competent bodies (DCB) appointed by the UK Home ..

UK's post-Brexit skills-based immigration system likely to benefit Indians

The system removes any cap on highly-skilled migrants from anywhere in the world and improves the post-study work offering for international students

UK launches 2-year visa for researchers outside EU, including Indians

Some of the other reforms to the country's visa system in recent months have included removing doctors and nurses from the Tier 2 visa cap

UK to ease visa cap blocking Indian doctors to tackle shortages in sector

The cap, currently on a monthly limit of around 1,600, is likely to be raised on a temporary basis to address shortages and needs of particular professions

No cap on visa for Indian students: British envoy

India has time and again asked Britain to relax student visa rules for greater mobility of students

UK launches campaign to encourage Indians to apply visa early

Indian travellers can now request for their visas to be post-dated by up to 3 months

UK tightens visa rules for techies

On Thursday, the UK govt approved changes in its visa policies for non-EU nationals, aimed at curbing immigration

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