UK’s post-Brexit immigration system ---------------------------------------- Under the British government’s points-based immigration system – which will come into force at the start of 2021 – both EU and non-EU citizens will have to gain 70 points to be eligible to apply for a visa ---------------------------------------- Home Secretary Priti Patel: Migrants who “have the right kind of skills” will be welcome ---------------------------------------- Proposed points system Points Offer of job by approved sponsor 20 Mandatory Job at appropriate skill level 20 Mandatory Speak good English 10 Mandatory Salary: £20,480 (min) to £23,039 0 Typical salary of health care workers Salary: £23,040 to £25,599 10 Salary: £25,600 or above 20 Job in shortage occupation 20 Designated by MAC* PhD in subject relevant to job 10 PhD in STEM subject (science, 20 technology, engineering or maths) relevant to job Youth mobility: Government to allow 20,000 young people to come to UK each year *Migration Advisory Committee Agriculture: Number of seasonal workers increased from 2,500 to 10,000 ---------------------------------------- Source: Home Office, Visas and Immigration Pictures : Getty Images © GRAPHIC NEWS