Govt in touch with UK on impact of immigration rules on nurses

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Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Jul 23 2015 | 5:57 PM IST
Government is in touch with the UK to ascertain the impact of the changes in immigration rules which may lead to an exodus of nurses including those from India, the Rajya Sabha was informed today.
The new immigration rules will come into effect from April 6, 2016 when it will be mandatory for those applying for settlement in the UK to be in receipt of an annual income of at least 35,000 British pounds.
Replying to a written question, Minister of State for External Affairs V K Singh said although official data specific to Indian nurses are not available, a report of the Royal College of Nursing, London, has suggested that the new immigration rules may lead to an exodus of nurse of various nationalities after completing their work in the UK.
"High Commission of India (HCI) in London is in touch with the UK authorities to ascertain the impact of the changes in immigration rules on Indian nurses in the UK. It is actively engaged with the Indian associations there to make appropriate presentations to the UK Migration Advisory Committee," Singh said.
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First Published: Jul 23 2015 | 5:57 PM IST

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