The graph and pie chart provide data about on immigration to the UK. The graph shows the intended duration of stay for immigrants from 2000 to 2008, while the pie chart illustrates the purpose for migration in 2008.
Overall, most immigrants planned to stay in the UK up to 2 years, with a significant number migrating for work and study purposes.
It can be clearly seen that the number of people, who intended to stay in the UK for 4 or more years, remained unchange, about 150 for all periods. On the other hand, the number of immigrants, who aimed to stay between 2 to 4 years increased and got doubled from 2005 to 2008 and reached around 100.
However, the trend for those people who planned to stay for up to 2 years, was completely different. From 2000 to 2001, the graph was stable on 150. After that, it underwent a sharp rise and reached a peak, approximately 250 from 2001 to 2004. Following that, the trend remained steady on 250 for the rest of the time.
It is evident that work and study reasons had the highest proportion of the migration chart in 2008, about 38% and 32%, respectively. Additionally, joining family programs had noticeable part too, around 16%, and the rest of the other reasons did not mention.