• About
  • Advertise With Us
  • Home
  • Privacy Policy
Sunday, October 1, 2023
  • Login
Jungle Journalist Media Limited
  • NEWS
  • POLITICS
  • ECONOMY & BUSINESS
  • GAMES & SPORTS
  • EDUCATION
  • ENTERTAINMENT
  • HEALTH & FOOD
  • NIGER DELTA
  • SECURITY / MILITARY
No Result
View All Result
  • NEWS
  • POLITICS
  • ECONOMY & BUSINESS
  • GAMES & SPORTS
  • EDUCATION
  • ENTERTAINMENT
  • HEALTH & FOOD
  • NIGER DELTA
  • SECURITY / MILITARY
No Result
View All Result
Jungle Journalist Media Limited
No Result
View All Result
  • NEWS
  • POLITICS
  • ECONOMY & BUSINESS
  • GAMES & SPORTS
  • EDUCATION
  • ENTERTAINMENT
  • HEALTH & FOOD
  • NIGER DELTA
  • SECURITY / MILITARY

Home » Nigeria is second highest ‘Worker’ visa recipients in the United Kingdom in 2022

Nigeria is second highest ‘Worker’ visa recipients in the United Kingdom in 2022

by Jungle Journalist
August 27, 2022
1
SHARES
13
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on WhatsApp

Nigerian nationals emerged the second highest recipients of United Kingdom’s Worker Visas between December 2019 to June 2022. Nigeria was only topped by Indian nationals whose recipients increased from 57,087 to 102,981 in the same period.

This was disclosed by the UK Home Office in its National Statistics report titled, “Why do people come to the UK? To work”, published on Thursday, August 25, 2022.

The report disclosed that the UK Government Worker Visa approvals increased from 113,555 in 2019 to 222,349 by year ending, June 2022, a 96% increase.

The report revealed that Nigerian approvals had increased by 11,854, a 303% level change from 3,918 in December 2019 to 15,772 in June 2022, making Nigerians the second highest recipients.

Meanwhile, in the same period, Indian workers grew 80%, a growth of 45,894, from 57,087 in December 2019 to 102,981 by June 2022.

It added that the “Worker” visa category which was previously known as “Skilled worker” visa, includes sponsored visas which typically lead to settlement.

The report stated, “In the year ending June 2022, ‘Worker’ visa grants increased by 96% (+108,794) to 222,349 compared with 2019, and now represent 67% of all work visas.

“There were 87,266 grants of ‘Skilled Worker’ visas and an additional 96,249 grants of ‘Skilled Worker – Health & Care’ visas. Grants for ‘Skilled Worker’ visas have grown every quarter since they were first introduced in December 2020, and together represent over half (55%) of all work visas granted in the latest year.

“The ‘Senior or Specialist Worker (Global Business Mobility)’ route was launched in April 2022 to replace the ‘Intra-company Transfer (ICT)’ visa and there have been 2,927 grants to main applicants up to the end of June 2022. Excluding dependants, ICT-related visas together represented 18,247 grants which is 33% lower than the 27,138 visas granted in Tier 2 ICT routes in 2019, continuing the decline since 2016 seen in these visa routes.

The report also added that Indian nationals continue to be the top nationality granted ‘Worker’ visas, accounting for 46%. It also saw the greatest increase across all nationalities, increasing by 45,894 (+80%). In contrast, grants to nationals of the United States fell by 1,474 (-16%).

The United Kingdom has opened applications for Nigerian and other foreign nationals to apply for the 2022 scale-up visa, effective from August 22.

According to a statement issued by the British government, the development would see growing businesses attract the right talent to enhance productivity across the economy as it is believed that scaling up is an important phase for high-growth businesses to continue growing and drive their international competitiveness.
What you should know about scale-up visa

A Scale-up Worker visa (or Scale-up business) allows you to come to the UK to do an eligible job for a fast-growing UK business.

Unlike other sponsored visas, the Scale-up visa allows businesses to employ high-skilled individuals who will receive 2 years’ leave to remain in the UK without requiring further sponsorship or permission beyond the first 6 months.

Notably, eligible businesses will attract highly skilled talent including scientists, engineers, programmers, software developers, research and development professionals, economists, architects, technicians, financial and investment advisers

Companies, including small businesses and those in the tech and financial services sectors, that have achieved growth of 20% or more in either employment or turnover year-on-year for at least 3 years and employed a minimum of 10 people at the start of the 3 years will be eligible to sponsor talented individuals through the Scale-up visa.

ReadAlso

BRAIN DRAIN: Nigerians 3rd highest foreign doctors in UK, as 6,068 doctors migrate under Buhari

How 15,049 Nigeria trained nurses migrated to UK in 5 years

Tags: migrationUK worker visa
ShareTweetSend
Previous Post

Nigeria becomes first country ever to ban foreign models in TV commercials

Next Post


CBN releases $265m to airlines over repatriation challenges

You MayAlso Like

BIZARRE

Man calls off wedding after his fiancee’s sister shaves off his beards in his sleep

September 30, 2023
NATIONAL

Abia Govt to take over of Ojukwu Bunker, War Museum from FG

September 30, 2023
NATIONAL

Minister makes appointments into non-existent entities

September 30, 2023
MONEY & BANKING

Enugu State Assembly Approves Supplementary Budget of ₦58 Billion

September 30, 2023
BUILDING & PROPERTIES

We Paid Compensation To Property Owners Before Demolition – Abia Govt

September 30, 2023
INTERNATIONAL / DIASPORA

Putin orders Russian Govt to stage first nationwide nuclear exercise in preparation for potential nuclear war

September 30, 2023
Next Post


CBN releases $265m to airlines over repatriation challenges

Discussion about this post

Recent Posts

  • Man calls off wedding after his fiancee’s sister shaves off his beards in his sleep
  • FG to begin immediate reconstruction of collapsed Enugu bridge, Umahi tells Gov Mbah
  • Abia Govt to take over of Ojukwu Bunker, War Museum from FG
  • Minister makes appointments into non-existent entities
  • Enugu State Assembly Approves Supplementary Budget of ₦58 Billion
ADVERTISEMENT

Recent Comments

  • Ogbuenyi Sunday on Anambra police arrest river-bathing prophet ‘Onye Eze Jesus’
  • Stephen CE on List of international stars who have joined #EndSARS/#EndSWAT and what they said

Trending

We didn’t ask lawyer to breach Consent Judgment between Tansian University and Chief Ezeonwuka Tansian Varsity owners 

Otti Flags Off First-Ever Seaport Project In South East Today

Enugu APC youth wing agog as top activist Odogwu Na Nkanu joins with thousands of youths 

Machina Emirate: Where Snakes Pay Homage To King

Nigeria is second highest ‘Worker’ visa recipients in the United Kingdom in 2022

FG declares Wednesday (Sept. 27) public holiday

ADVERTISEMENT

More Troubles For Tansian University As Turkey Contractor Says School Duped Him Of ₦430m

SEE VIDEO: Ikorodu Boys Allegedly Burn Down Naira Marley’s House Over Mohbad’s Death

Man calls off wedding after his fiancee’s sister shaves off his beards in his sleep

Minister makes appointments into non-existent entities

    ADVERTISEMENT

    Popular Stories

    • BREAKING: Gunmen Take Over Onitsha-Owerri Road, Set Over 10 Vehicles, Goods Worth Billions Ablaze

      2735 shares
      Share 1094 Tweet 684
    • JUST IN: CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele sacked

      1809 shares
      Share 724 Tweet 452
    • BREAKING: Finland police arrests Simon Ekpa 

      1000 shares
      Share 400 Tweet 250
    • BREAKING: IReV Portal Shows Labour Party Won 19 States Plus FCT, PDP 8, APC 7, NNPP 2 States—Baba-Ahmed

      643 shares
      Share 257 Tweet 161
    • NEWS FLASH: Peter Mbah of PDP cruising to victory, wins 14 LGAs in Enugu guber polls 

      530 shares
      Share 212 Tweet 133
    • JUST IN: Daughter of Benin billionaire/CEO of Uyi Technical commits suicide

      482 shares
      Share 193 Tweet 121

    ABOUT US

    Jungle Journalist Media Limited

    Jungle Journalist Media Limited

    Jungle Journalist is an online news and information resource centre dedicated to accurate and timely news reports.

    Read More >>

    CONNECT WITH US

    SECTIONS

    • AGRICULTURE
    • BIZARRE
    • BREAKING
    • BUILDING & PROPERTIES
    • COLUMNIST
    • COMMUNITY REPORTS
    • ECONOMY & BUSINESS
    • EDUCATION
    • ELECTRICITY
    • ENTERTAINMENT
    • GAMES & SPORTS
    • HEALTH & FOOD
    • HOLIDAYS
    • INDIGENOUS REPORTS
    • INTERNATIONAL / DIASPORA
    • LAW & HUMAN RIGHTS
    • LEGISLATION
    • MEDIA INDUSTRY
    • MONEY & BANKING
    • NATIONAL
    • NEWS
    • NIGER DELTA
    • NORTH
    • OBITUARY
    • OIL & GAS
    • OPINION
    • PHOTOS / VIDEOS
    • POLICE / CRIME
    • POLITICS
    • RELIGION & WORSHIP
    • SCIENCE / TECHNOLOGY
    • SECURITY / MILITARY
    • SOCIAL MEDIA
    • SOUTH-EAST
    • SOUTH-SOUTH
    • SOUTH-WEST
    • TRADITION & CULTURE
    • TRANSPORT & AVIATION
    • WOMEN & CHILDREN
    • YOUTH
    No Result
    View All Result

    NEWS SOURCES

  • Punch
  • Nigerian Tribune
  • The Nation
  • Thisday
  • DailyTrust
  • The Sun
  • Daily Independent
  • PM News
  • Vanguard
  • Premium Times
  • Sahara Reporters
  • The Guardian
  • Leadership
  • Daily Times Of Nigeria
    • About
    • Advertise With Us
    • Privacy Policy

    © 2021 Jungle Journalist Media Limited - Web Designed by AfeesHost.

    No Result
    View All Result
    • NEWS
    • POLITICS
    • ECONOMY & BUSINESS
    • GAMES & SPORTS
    • EDUCATION
    • ENTERTAINMENT
    • HEALTH & FOOD
    • NIGER DELTA
    • SECURITY / MILITARY

    © 2021 Jungle Journalist Media Limited - Web Designed by AfeesHost.

    Welcome Back!

    Login to your account below

    Forgotten Password?

    Retrieve your password

    Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

    Log In