{"id":19345,"date":"2019-08-09T05:25:03","date_gmt":"2019-08-09T05:25:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.englishforums.com\/news\/?p=19345"},"modified":"2019-08-09T05:25:03","modified_gmt":"2019-08-09T05:25:03","slug":"scientists-and-researchers-enjoy-uk-visa-process","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.englishforward.com\/news\/scientists-and-researchers-enjoy-uk-visa-process\/","title":{"rendered":"Scientists and researchers enjoy UK visa process"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>The United Kingdom welcomes top of the line scientists and researchers with open arms as Prime Minister Boris Johnson declares an accelerated visa process.<\/strong><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In an attempt to make the region an international research and development hub, the Prime Minister of the UK has <a href=\"https:\/\/inews.co.uk\/news\/politics\/boris-johnson-fast-track-visa-route-elite-researchers-scientists-immigration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">decided<\/a> to introduce a fast-track visa process to attract the cream of the crop researchers and scientists from around the globe. <\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moreover, Johnson has also agreed to quash the applicant limit imposed on the Tier 1 visa.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Australia-based immigration policies<\/h2>\n<p><strong>The renewed immigration system is firmly based on Australia\u2019s existing point-based immigration rule, which prioritizes certain professions and occupations according to the country\u2019s demands.\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A move that marks a stark <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/uk-news\/2019\/may\/24\/uk-government-misses-net-migration-target-for-37th-time-in-a-row\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">contrast<\/a> to Theresa May\u2019s administration, which had enforced stringent immigration policies, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Johnson clarifies that the UK will not dissuade anyone from applying for a Tier 1 visa.\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When speaking at the Culham Science Centre in Oxfordshire, Johnson reported that for the UK to have a promising future in science and research, the current government will do whatever it takes to make sure that they have the best and the brightest minds from around the world.<\/span><br \/>\n<strong>As a result, under the revamped policy, the Home Office will do away with the 2000-applicant limit imposed on Tier 1 Exceptional Talent Visas and also increase the number of universities and institutes that sponsor applicants.<\/strong><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To speed up the settlement process,\u00a0there will be no requirement of possessing a job offer letter before entering the country.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>UK supports researchers and scientists<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Johnson\u2019s initiative to boost scientific development in the region is being viewed as a reflection of his senior-most advisor\u2019s views, who has been forthcoming about his support for STEM professionals; scientists, and mathematicians in particular. <\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While working for the Department of Education, Cunnings insisted on offering free education to \u201cgifted\u201d mathematics students and help them turn the country into a powerhouse of the enlightened.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Meanwhile, Secretary of State for the Home Department, Priti Patel, believes that the new points-based system will help the country analyze the focus areas for intellectual contribution.<\/strong> Not only that, but it will also uphold the UK\u2019s image as a breeding ground for technological innovations and developments, she affirms.<\/span><br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The United Kingdom welcomes top of the line scientists and researchers with open arms as Prime Minister Boris Johnson declares an accelerated visa process. 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