“Are you a Nobel laureate?” Please, enter well! ». This will more or less be the phrase that the talented and lucky researcher / researcher, writer / writer, scientist will hear repeated upon arrival in the United Kingdom. For recognized super brains, foreigners who have distinguished themselves internationally in their fields of expertise – from arts to science, from fashion to architecture – it will be automatic to obtain a work permit more quickly and easily in London or in a other Uk city.
Since January 1 of this year, which is the official entry into force of Brexit, the British government of Boris Johnson has ushered in a new immigration points system, which aims to attract the best talent based on their skills rather than their nationality: a draconian strategy aimed at regulating migratory flows, but which – with the preferential lane in force since these hours – is proposed in the promises of Prime Minister Tory to simultaneously favor the arrival of qualified figures, including scientists, artists or award-winning musicians. Point-based visas depend, among other things, on the type of job offer, qualifications and ability to speak English. The government says the new selection method is fair and fair in dealing with migrants from around the world after Brexit ended free movement, while critics say it is creating a hostile environment, leaving some sectors without staff.
However, according to the new legislation introduced by the Ministry of the Interior, the winners of prestigious international awards – such as the Nobel Prize, the Turing Prize for computer scientists, Grammys for the music industry, Oscars or Golden Globes for cinema and tv – will therefore be able to live and work more easily on the island thanks to accelerated and simplified procedures to obtain all the necessary visas. “The winners of these awards have reached the pinnacle of their careers and have a lot to offer the United Kingdom,” said Minister Priti Patel. This standard will ensure them the freedom to come and work in our sectors of excellence in the fields of arts, sciences, music, cinema ».