United Kingdom, 22nd September: UK Tier 2 immigration easier after Brexit for Australians likely.
Yes, this seems quite possible.
“ UK Tier 2 immigration for Australians will become easier after Brexit, it appears. “
As per Australian High Commissioner to the UK, Alexander Downer, UK Tier 2 immigration will become easier for Australians after Brexit. So, Brexit shows an opportunity to renegotiate UK Tier 2 visa arrangements with the UK. These will allow more Aussies to come, live and work in the UK, he stated.
Downer has labeled the latest restrictions on UK Tier 2 work visa rules for Australians. He has pledged to have a better deal for Australians wanting to immigrate to the UK.
Brexit may ease increased UK immigration for Australians—Downer stated that his job is find opportunities after Brexit for Australians. So, he wants to seize opportunities for addressing restrictions on UK work visas.
Australia is critical of current UK Tier 2 immigration rules. The rule of increased salary threshold of £35,000 for getting indefinite leave to stay in the UK became effective on 6th April this year. This simply means that non-EU citizens and Australians will find it difficult to stay in the UK in the long term.
Australians currently face several restrictions from living and working in the UK.
UK Tier 2 visa process quite difficult—It may be worth notable that the current UK Tier 2 visa process is very difficult. Australia has already protested against the tougher UK Tier 2 visa rules. It has been trying to get changes to help Australians find it easier to return to the UK.
It needs to be worth notable that EU migrants may get replaced with Australians. That’s because the UK economy is dependent heavily on EU workers for filling vacant job positions. This includes unskilled and skilled job positions in the UK.
So, it seems the door to the UK is going to open up for Australians wanting to work there after Bexit.