The BBC reports mixed reviews on England’s recently revised immigration system. Some contend that individuals with long and distinguished professional careers are slighted under the system and that preference is given to younger, more educated individuals with less experience. Others believe the system, although tough, is fair and that it promotes employment of domestic workers while allowing employers to look outside Britain and the European Union (EU) to fill specialist vacancies.

Many dismiss the system’s effectiveness and have called for a cap on migration of non-EU nationals. However, supporters contend that the system’s clear and objective criteria, without quotas, allows for admission of the most beneficial immigrant workforce regardless of the economic climate.

Issues remain, however, concerning the UK Border Agency’s inefficiency processing biometric visas and responding to specific cases. Moreover, some are troubled by the system’s lack of an independent appeals process.