The statistics demonstrate that immigration abuse is being tackled, while the UKBA continues to encourage the brightest and best migrants, who contribute to our economic growth. There has been a 5 percent increase in the number of sponsored student visa applications for our world-class universities and a 5 percent increase in the number of visas issued to skilled workers. Full details can be found on the GOV.UK website.
Net migration statistics also published today by the Office for National Statistics show that net migration has reduced by more than a 3rd since June 2010. Net migration is now at its lowest level for a decade, falling from 242,000 in the year to September 2011 to 153,000 in the year to September 2012. This report can be found on the Office of National Statistics website.
(via UKBA Site)
