The United Kingdom (UK) has launched a number of immigration routes under its new points-based immigration system, including the skilled worker route (formerly known as the Tier 2 Visa).
The British High Commission in Nigeria disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja, stating that applications for the new skilled worker visa by the UK opened on Dec. 1.
According to the mission, the launch of the new immigration routes seeks to ensure that UK businesses and universities continued to attract people from around the world, including Nigeria.
This, it added would complement the skills and talents already present in the UK.
The UK Home Secretary, Priti Patel, said the government promised to end free movement, to take back control of the borders and to introduce a new points-based immigration system. He added that the new policy meant that the government had delivered on that promise.
