The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) is saying that both wealthy and poor countries are being put under more and more economic strain because of migration. The OECD also commented that governments need to be taking a greater role in helping immigrants integrate within society and making more of their skillsets.
February 21, 2008
February 20, 2008
Tax Payment Needed for Migrants Entering UK
The Government plans to introduce yet another tax, this time for Foreigners who wish to enter the UK and its called “immigrant tax”. Its purpose seems to be providing funds for schools and hospitals used. Public service funding is always an issue with the government and the strain of increased immigration in the UK seems to be taking its toll on such services.
Immigrants coming to the UK will have to pay an amount of tax based on the assessment of them being a burden to the state. Younger skilled workers are likely to pay less tax than someone who is older and would need more health care, for example. Immigration numbers are of course still on the increase and MP’s claim in some areas of Europe that numbers are causing excessive strain.
It is looking likely that the tax level for immigrants entering the UK is likely to be around 10% of the current visa fee which could generate an extra £15 million a year for the UK government.
Growth in H-1B Visas
There has always been great focus applied to illegal immigration now more than ever so it seems. There should be more focus applied to foreign workers who are highly skilled. The US is restrictive on skilled foreign worker’s being allowed in with only 65,000 people per year gaining that essential H-1B visa.
Experts are saying there is a continued need to increase the number of H-1B Visas allocated if markets are to remain competitive in terms of technology and science. Foreign workers not only offer a great advantage to economies in terms of the work they can do but also their high levels of education are an important factor.