Visas to be made available for Scientists

1,000 visas will be made available this year for ‘exceptionally talented’ non EU migrants in the science and arts field. These workers will come under a new category in Tier 1 of the immigration system. The Home Office has stated that competent bodies will be appointed to administer the scheme and assess whether applicants qualify.
Chair of the REC Pharmaceutical and Scientific, Levy Lawrence said,
‘Britain clearly benefits from allowing world class scientists to work here. Scientists of this calibre are being sought by every industrialised country and the need to keep Britain competitive in attracting the best talent is paramount.’