This petition was submitted during the 2010-2015 parliament
Rejected petition implementation of immigration criteria
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To the Honourable the Commons of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland in Parliament assembled I wish the Government to consider and implement a criteria for immigration law and entry of foreign nationals into the UK. The immigration law should be similar to that of our Commonwealth countries being Australia/New Zealand:-
* Pass a particular points test including speak the English language and possess a particular trade skill
* Have no criminal record
* Have a net worth set so as not be be a burden on our benefits system
* A 12 month limit of residence if employment not gained
* A criminal offence resulting in a Court conviction results in deportation to the country of origin with immediate effect
* Have a reasonable limit of acceptances per year
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