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Island's visa routes 'must be fit for purpose and not open to abuse'

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Cabinet office minister due to publish inward migration report in coming weeks

It's important to ensure the Island has visa routes that are fit for purpose and not open to abuse.

That's from Cabinet Office Minister David Ashford, who's due to bring a report on inward migration for debate in July.

It comes as the UK is also considering changes to its immigration policy; Mr Ashford says the Island typically aligns itself with the UK.

The minister says the Island must make sure its visa system can't be exploited by criminals:

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