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Boris Johnson Announces Plans to Implement a Fast-Track Immigration System to Attract Top Scientists to Work in the UK

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4 years ago

August 16, 2019

The UK Prime Minister, Boris Johnson has announced that he is planning to develop a new fast-track immigration system in order to attract top scientists from the world to work in the UK. While making an official announcement, Johnson said that the decision for the same will be taken after consulting the Home Office and the Department of Business, Energy, and Industrial Strategy. As per the reports from the government, the new fast-track visa option will attract elite researchers and specialists in science, engineering, and technology from math Olympiads in the beginning stage of their careers to winners of internationally recognized prizes and fellowships.

With the new visa option, the cap on numbers under the Tier 1 Exceptional Talent Visas will be abolished and also it will remove the need to have an employment offer before heading for the UK. The need to have an endorsement by a UK university will also be fast tracked with an “automatic endorsement” policy, as well as increasing the number of endorsing bodies from the five that are currently authorised. And following the implementation of this new immigration system, the dependents will gain full access to the labor market. The Pharma industry has already welcomed the new immigration proposals of the UK government.

According to Habib Ali of 121 Immigration Lawyers “For the proposed plan to have a significant impact on the number of scientist coming to the UK, the requirements that need to be met to obtain an endorsement should also be eased. At Present individuals looking for endorsement have to be recognised internationally in their field and receive support for their application from a prominent UK individual who is familiar with their work.”

According to Andrew Croydon, Head of Skills and Education at the ABPI, the incoming of the brightest and best scientists to the UK will play a critical role in the success in researching and developing medicines. If the implementation of this new immigration system is done wisely, the UK will be able to attract a great number of leading scientist and realize its vision of making it a “science superpower”.

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Top Road Trip Destinations in Canada

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1 month ago

April 16, 2023

Jenny Jackson

Did you know that 1.93 million Americans traveled to Canada in 2020? That number was down year-over-year due to COVID-related travel restrictions.

While some Americans visit the Great White North via plane, others prefer road trips. It can be fun to plan an itinerary, book a hotel, pack the luggage, load your family into the car, and head to the border. But if a road trip to Canada is in the plans for you and yours this summer, what Canadian destinations are worth the potentially thousands of miles of driving? Keep reading to learn about the top road trip destinations in Canada.

Grasslands National Park in Saskatchewan

Grasslands National Park is one of Canada’s 44 national parks and park reserves. Whether you’re an earlier bird or a night owl, the national park in Southern Saskatchewan provides an ideal prairie landscape. It’s the perfect place to unwind, immerse yourself in nature, and recalibrate your life.

Enjoy the great outdoors on a campsite, or take part in hiking adventures by exploring trails. The solitude and breathtaking beauty of this national park will leave you in awe. Make time for the Ecotour Scenic Drive. It’s about 20 km (around 12.5 miles) long and will take one to three hours to complete depending on your pace.

Toronto to Stratford, Ontario

If there’s one Canadian city most Americans have heard of, it’s Toronto. Toronto, the capital of Ontario, is the fourth largest city on the continent. It’s also home to the only authentic castle in North America. Casa Loma, located in midtown Toronto, is worth the visit. So, too, is the CN Tower, which is the biggest free-standing structure in the Western Hemisphere. The city also has citizens representing 200+ ethnic groups.

While there’s plenty to see and do in Toronto, why stop there? It’s a good idea to include a Toronto-to-Stratford excursion while on your road trip to Canada. You must travel 150 km (about 93 miles ) west to get to Stratford. You’ll see Victorian architecture and get to take in the live theater. Most Americans probably haven’t heard of Stratford before. But when you come for a visit, there’s a good possibility you won’t ever forget it.

North Cape Coastal Drive, Prince Edward Island

If you haven’t ever taken a road trip to Prince Edward Island, you don’t know what you’re missing. It’s Canada’s smallest province, but it sure offers a boatload of fun. Are you a foodie or do you like to indulge in the local cuisine when traveling? Check out the western peninsula. You can delight your tastebuds with the range of food available.

Make time to visit the Canadian Potato Museum in the province. After taking in the sites and attractions at the museum, enjoy a meal at the onsite PEI Potato Country Kitchen. The menu has items like the chili topped baked potato, which features a baked potato, homemade chili, and cheese. Meanwhile, the pulled pork potato features a baked potato topped with pulled pork, cheese, and sour cream on the side. That’s just a sampling, and all baked potato dishes are served with fresh-cut, homemade chips.

If you’re intersted in a U.S. to Canada road trip this year, the options above will give you some ideas. The sky’s the limit since there’s so much to see and do.

You’ll want to ensure your vehicle is in good working order to avoid breakdowns. You’ll also want to stay alert on the road since you’ll be traveling a lot of miles and spending hours behind the wheel of your car.

If you get into an accident, you must know what to do. In addition to reporting the accident, calling your insurer, and possibly even booking a rental car to complete your road trip, you’ll want to contact a personal injury lawyer if anyone is injured.

No one wants to consider accidents or injuries when on a road trip. But it’s best to hope for the best while being prepared for the worst. You’ll enjoy the journey and the destination a lot more when you’ve done everything possible to prepare for any possible issues.