Points Based Immigration: The UK's New System Explained - Brexit Explained

The video discusses the UK's new points-based immigration system, which aims to control immigration post-Brexit. It explains how the system works, including the scoring criteria for immigrants based on job offers, skills, and salary. The system is designed to favor highly skilled workers while limiting low-skilled immigration. Criticisms include potential impacts on sectors like social care and construction, and the government's reliance on British workers to fill gaps. The video also touches on a separate fast-track visa system for healthcare workers.

What was the UK's immigration policy towards EU citizens before Brexit?

• A points-based system

• A free movement policy

• A quota-based system

• A visa lottery system

How many points are required to gain access to the UK under the new system?

• 50 points

• 60 points

• 70 points

• 80 points

Which of the following is NOT a prerequisite for the new points-based immigration system?

• A job offer

• English proficiency

• A PhD degree

• Appropriate skills

What is a major criticism of the new points-based system?

• It is too similar to the EU's free movement policy

• It sets a high salary threshold

• It allows too many low-skilled workers

• It does not require English proficiency

Which sector is mentioned as having a separate fast-track visa system?

• Education

• Healthcare

• Construction

• Technology

What is the government's proposed solution to fill job vacancies left by migrants?

• Increase immigration from non-EU countries

• Invest in and upskill British workers

• Lower the salary threshold

• Expand the shortage occupation list

What percentage of economically inactive people are students, according to the government?

• 30%

• 26%

• 22%

• 27%