Comments by "TruthWarrior" (@Truth-warrior-j3e) on ""Mass Violence After French PUNCTURED The Boats!" | 5000 Migrants Travel To UK Since Election" video.

Well, every worker earning a wage is contributing to the economy by doing the work they are employed to do eg catering industries, care sector, NHS, building, etc etc. The contribution to an economy is primarily the work not the tax except for the highest income levels. The key word in your statement is also “if”. First of all, undocumented immigrants are not allowed to work and that certainly does not contribute to the economy. By and large however all immigrant applications have quite high income threshold requirements for a visa to be issued. In the UK, the minimum income thresholds for immigrants applying for various types of visas are generally tied to specific visa categories, especially for work-related visas. Here are the key thresholds: 1. Skilled Worker Visa - General Salary Threshold: The general minimum salary requirement is £26,200 per year or the "going rate" for the specific job role, whichever is higher. Some roles have different going rates. - New Entrants: If you are classified as a "new entrant" to the job market (e.g., younger than 26, recent graduates), the threshold is £20,960 per year or 70% of the going rate for the role. 2. Global Talent Visa - There is no specific salary requirement for the Global Talent Visa. Instead, it is based on endorsement by a recognized UK body in fields such as academia, research, arts, and digital technology. It is reasonable to assume that many of these jobs would be quite high paying. 3. Health and Care Worker Visa - This visa has a minimum salary threshold of £20,960 per year, or the going rate for the occupation, whichever is higher. 4. Intra-Company Transfer Visa - The minimum salary threshold for an intra-company transfer is £45,800 per year or the going rate for the job, whichever is higher. - For the Graduate Trainee route (a subtype of this visa), the minimum salary threshold is £24,220 per year or 70% of the going rate for the job. 5. Innovator and Start-Up Visas - These visas do not have specific income thresholds, but applicants must demonstrate that they have sufficient funds to support themselves without needing to work elsewhere. 6. Settlement (Indefinite Leave to Remain) - If applying for settlement after holding a Skilled Worker visa, the salary requirement is £27,000 per year or the going rate for the job, whichever is higher. 7. Other Visas - Family visas (e.g., Spouse Visa): Applicants must demonstrate a minimum income of £18,600 per year, with higher thresholds if there are dependent children. These thresholds can be subject to change based on government policies, and some roles or visa types might have different requirements. Additionally, the "going rate" for a job is specific to each occupation and can vary significantly.
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@rogerwoodhouse7945 Good question. Your question relates specifically to “boat people”. Here is the answer: 1. Legal Status Upon Arrival: - Individuals who arrive in the UK via small boats often claim asylum upon arrival. Under international law, people have the right to seek asylum if they are fleeing persecution or conflict in their home country. - When they claim asylum, their immigration status is classified as an "asylum seeker" while their claim is being processed. During this period, they are generally not allowed to work and are provided with basic support such as accommodation and a small financial allowance. 2. Processing and Outcomes: - The UK government assesses each asylum claim to determine if the individual qualifies for refugee status or other forms of humanitarian protection. - If the asylum claim is approved, the person is granted refugee status, which allows them to live and work in the UK with most of the same rights as a British citizen, including the possibility of applying for indefinite leave to remain (ILR) after a certain period. - If the claim is rejected, the individual may be required to leave the UK, although they may have the option to appeal the decision or seek other forms of protection. 3. Recent Policy Changes and Challenges: - The UK government has introduced stricter measures to deter people from making dangerous crossings by boat, including policies that could deny asylum to those who arrive through "irregular" routes (like crossing the Channel by boat). - The "Illegal Migration Act" passed in 2023 allows the UK to detain and remove individuals who arrive by small boats to a third country (previously defined as Rwanda but now cancelled - but the law still applies) or their country of origin, without considering their asylum claim in the UK. This has been subject to legal challenges and widespread debate. - The situation is further complicated by the backlog in processing asylum claims, which has led to prolonged periods of uncertainty for those awaiting decisions. 4. Detention and Removal: - Under current laws, individuals who are denied asylum and have exhausted all appeal rights may be detained in immigration removal centers while arrangements are made to deport them. However, deportation is often challenging due to legal barriers, human rights considerations, and the reluctance of some countries to accept returnees. When the UK left the EU following the Brexit referendum it automatically left the Dublin Agreement which was the internal rules concerning who handles immigrants in an EU country. Under this rule the UK used to be entitled to return “boat” people coming from France back to France and, in some circumstances chose to do so. Since leaving the EU there is no obligation on France to take any immigrants from the UK In summary, the immigration status of those arriving by small boats is initially often as asylum seekers, but their long-term status depends on the outcome of their asylum claims, legal challenges, and the evolving policies of the UK government. It’s worth pointing out that while the boat issue is a serious one, the vast majority of immigrants (coming via all means) are not asylum seekers.
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@johnfitton3716 Good point
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