Reforms in the immigration system to attract "better and brighter"

Britain eases visa procedures for Oscar winners and most prestigious awards

The move comes within the framework of changes to the immigration system.

Reuters

The British Home Office announced that Oscar and Grammy winners, Nobel Prize winners, and other categories of prize winners in prestigious competitions will be able to obtain visas to live and work in the United Kingdom more easily, in light of reforms in the immigration system.

The British news agency BA Media reported that the Home Office had revealed its decision to "speed up" the process for winners of prestigious awards in the arts - including also the Golden Globe, BAFTA and Brit Awards - as well as science, engineering and technology.

This step comes within the framework of changes in the immigration system, in an attempt by the government to attract what it calls "the best and the brightest."

Currently, the visa application process known as the "Global Talent Path" means that these people must obtain certification from one of the six awarding bodies.

As of yesterday, the new system allows people with a qualified award to submit one visa application.

"These award winners have reached the pinnacle of their careers, and they have a lot to show for the UK," said Home Secretary Priti Patel.

The Ministry of the Interior stated that these measures are compatible with the new immigration system based on "points" that the government put in place after "Brexit", which aims to attract "the best talents to Britain on the basis of skills."

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