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Free movement of persons, asylum and immigration in EU

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Free movement of persons, asylum and immigration in EU

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The free movement of persons is a fundamental right guaranteed to European Union (EU) citizens by the Treaties. It is realised through the area of freedom, security and justice without internal borders.

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-Must pass life in the UK citizenship test.

-Those who travel to the UK under Tier 1 and Tier 2 visas may later be eligible to apply for UK permanent residence providing they meet the permanent residence requirements.

-From 2016 onwards, only people who earn £35,000 or more annually will be able to apply for permanent resident status.

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-Points based 5 tier visa system.

-Must pass a points-based assessment to be eligible for any of the tiers. High score=tier 1, low score=tier 3.

-Tier 1: High value migrants, points for ability, experience and age.

-Tier 2: Skilled workers with a job offer in the UK.

-Tier 3: Low skilled workers filling temporary labour gaps.

-Tier 4: Students 16+ accepted by an educational facility.

-Tier 5: Temporary worker and youth mobility schemes. 55,000 young people per year able to come for working holidays.

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-Foreigners, who have resided in Japan for five consecutive years, have shown good conduct, have never plotted against the Japanese government, have sufficient assets or ability to make an independent living and are willing to renounce any other citizenship held, can be granted Japanese citizenship.

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-Need to get a work visa from a Japanese embassy or consulate outside of Japan.

-There are over a dozen statuses of residence, each allowing the holder to work only in a specific professional field.

-A university degree or considerable professional experience is required to qualify.

-Must have a residence card to open bank account, buy a cellphone etc.

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-Strict laws on immigration in place.

-Due to low birth rate, which can't keep up with death rate, japan is having to relax the system.

-New point based system: immigrants ranked on academic background, experience, specialist skills and language ability. Must get at least 70 points to pass.

-High point scorers (mainly professionals like doctors) given preferential treatment. Aim to attract 2000 foreign professionals.

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- 0.55% population groth rate

-Net migration rate: 2.57/1000 population

- 12.9% population made up of ethnic minorities

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- -0.1% population growth rate

-Net migration rate: 0/1000 population

- 1.5% population made up of ethnic minorities