Pros and Cons of Point Based System for Working Visas in UK

Week No: Debate Topic: The point based system for working visas in UK now
means employers can pick from best talents

Week No: Debate Topic:
The point based system for working visas in UK now means employers can pick from best talents
Source 1: Cons of Points Based System in UK Immigration, Ethicadmin
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It is in against that the points-based system for working visas within UK can help in picking the
best talents.
According to the viewpoint of ethicadmin(2019) there are several drawbacks behind this and the
major drawback of the points-based system is that it needs a highly professional talent as well as
much effective data systems, that should in any case be part of any type of EBI system. The most
general criticism of such kind of system within UK for working visas is that in case if workers not
have employment lined up, it becomes typical to understand if they are really employable. This
system depends on the perceptions of the government that what skills are valuable instead of
the views of employers who are to recruit them.
Reference:
Ethicadmin, (2019) Cons of Points Based System in UK Immigration[Online]. Available at:
<https://ethicalworkforce.co.uk/pros-and-cons-of-points-based-system-in-uk-immigration>

Accessed on: Dec 17, 2019
Source 2: Title and Author: Post-Brexit Points-based Immigration Will Affect UK
Employment,Heather Barrigan
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The post Brexit Points-based system has impact the employment of UK.
As per Heather Barrigan (2020) the points-based system has drawbacks which are associated with
the system. One of the major drawback of this system for working visas in UK is that it caused
widespread shortages of the staff throughout multiple industries. It covers healthcare sector, that
is already under a critical amount of stress during COVID-19. There were also shortages in other
industries which include a lack of welders and bricklayers that could lead to a reduce for
construction sector. The author has also stated that under this points-based system, non-UK
workers must apply for a visa for living and working within country. Lower skilled workers are less
likely to be able to achieve the seventy points required.
Reference: Online
Barrigan, H, 2022. How post-Brexit Points-based Immigration Will Affect UK Employment.
[Online]. Available through: <https://fedtrust.co.uk/how-post-brexit-points-based-immigration-
will-affect-uk-employment/>
Accessed on: Dec 17, 2019