Tier 1 visas are part of a five-tier immigration system which is being rolled out in the UK throughout 2008-2009. Tier 1 visas directly replace the Highly Skilled Migrant Programme and will be issued in four categories; General tier 1 visas, Entrepreneur visas, Investor visas and the Post-Study Work Scheme. See blog for more details. Thinking of working in the UK? The points based Highly Skilled Migrant Programme (HSMP) continues to be successful in sucking professionals from other parts of the world, and others (e.g. Australia, Canada, and recently, France) also use points. Other popular ways of obtaining immigration visas to UK include: The Work permit for anyone with Job offer, Family Sponsored Visa, including Marriage and Fiancee Visa But, Avoid future "i wish i knew" type regrets. Know about the problems you will encounter in the UK Do not forget that : History will show how Africans are aiding under-develop Africa!

Did you know..? In the UK, General Nurses are no longer in Shortage? American Hospital Association April 2006 reports that American hospitals had 118,000 vacancies for RNs April 2006 WHO report:"More than 4m healthcare workers are urgently needed to fill gaps in 57 countries, 36 of which are in sub-Saharan Africa" Report says the migration of academics from Africa to universities in Europe and the US is having a damaging effect on the continent's higher education