Migration: helping Scotland prosper

Paper detailing how a tailored migration policy, within a UK framework, could operate to meet Scotland's distinct needs.


List of Abbreviations

ASCO

Australian Standard Classification of Occupations

CBI

Confederation of British Industry

EEA

European Economic Area

ETA

Electronic Travel Authorisation

EU

European Union

FSB

Federation of Small Businesses

GDP

Gross Domestic Product

HMRC

Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs

HND

Higher National Diploma

ILR

Indefinite Leave to Remain

IT

Information Technology

MAC

Migration Advisory Committee

MIPEX

Migration Integration Policy Index

NFU

National Farmers Union

NHS

National Health Service

NPF

National Performance Framework

NRS

National Records of Scotland

OECD

Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development

PhD

Doctor of Philosophy

PNP

Provincial Nominee Program

PPE

Permitted Paid Engagement

RQF

Regulated Qualifications Framework

RSMS

Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme

SAWS

Seasonal Agricultural Workers Scheme

SCDI

Scottish Council for Development and Industry

SG

Scottish Government

SOL

Shortage Occupation List

SPA

Sparsely Populated Areas

SSRM

State Specific and Regional Migration

STEM

Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics

STNI

State and Territory Nominated Independent

STUC

Scottish Trades Union Congress

TOEIC

Test of English for International Communication

UK

United Kingdom

USA

United States of America

WTO

World Trade Organisation

Contact

Email: Migration@gov.scot

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