(ANSA) - LONDON, DEC 1 - The announced online system reserved for foreign citizens is now operational in the United Kingdom - including those of all EU countries, such as Italy - which has expired since January 1st quo post-divorce transition, they will have to apply for a visa if they want to disembark overseas for work reasons.
The Tory government of Boris Johnson has reiterated in these hours that the system will be "simple and flexible", but in any case it is one of the reflections of the squeeze on immigration approved in recent months by the same executive in view of the post Brexit: with the expected end of freedom of movement across the European borders and the equalization of entry rules between workers from the Old Continent and from outside the EU.
According to the law illustrated at the time by the Minister of the Interior, Priti Patel, and then submitted to the Parliament of Westminster, the migratory flow towards the island will be regulated from the beginning of 2021 by a point mechanism, similar to that introduced years ago by Australia, on the basis of which priority will be guaranteed - regardless of European origin or at least - to accredited worker candidates with a higher score in terms of professional qualities, educational qualifications, command of English.
Those who want to obtain a privileged visa as a "qualified worker" - the BBC reminds us today - will have to be able to count from the start on an offer of employment from an employer based in the Kingdom, with a minimum annual salary of 25,600 pounds (28,500 euros) .
Although the Johnson government has outlined ad hoc facilities for some sectors (such as healthcare and others) more linked to the current need for transport workers.
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