The phrase "skilled migrants" refers to people who have specific abilities, talents, or knowledge in a particular field and choose to move to another country to live and work, bringing their skills and expertise with them. Full definition
The highly skilled migrants - the «best and brightest» ministers and MPs always go on about - are treated terribly as well. (politics.co.uk)
The new counter terrorism minister admiral sir Alan West will lead the review, which will also seek to tighten the background checks on all foreigners coming into the UK under the highly skilled migrant workers programme. (politics.co.uk)
LEGITIMATE EXPECTATION In a series of recent cases the courts have grappled with issues of legitimate expectation as they relate to people granted leave to live and work in the UK under the highly skilled migrant programme (HSMP). (newlawjournal.co.uk)