The EU is proposing to extend a “blue card” that gives skilled migrants from outside the bloc the right to live and work in member states Christopher Furlong/Getty ImagesThousands of British people may be allowed to work in the European Union after Brexit under a special visa scheme designed to encourage highly skilled migrants from outside the bloc, a report says. The EU is proposing to extend a “blue card” system that gives skilled migrants from outside the EU the right to live and work in member states provided they meet certain conditions such as earning a high enough salary. Proposals to increase the number of cards issued would give opportunities for British citizens to work in the EU even if Britain failed to strike a specific deal on the issue in the Brexit negotiations, according to Migration Watch UK, which campaigns for lower immigration. Alanna Thomas, executive director of the group, said:…

Source: The Times April 10, 2017 22:52 UTC