UK Government launches new points-based immigration system
New system assigns points for specific skills, qualifications, salaries or professions, and visas will only awarded to those who gain enough points.
Home Secretary Priti Patel has today launched a new points-based immigration system.
The new system, which takes effect from 1 January 2021, will end free movement.
It will assign points for specific skills, qualifications, salaries or professions, and visas will only be awarded to those who gain enough points.
Sally Thomas, SFHA Chief Executive, said: “I certainly hope that the UK Government is taking account of the housing sector when it is overhauling the immigration system.
“In Scotland alone, in order to deliver the homes that are needed, we must have a robust pipeline of skilled construction workers not only to complete this affordable housing supply programme but the next and all future programmes.”