The graph illustrates the intended length of stay of immigrants to the UK from 2000 to 2008 while the chart provides a breakdown of the reasons for migration in 2008.
In general, while the number of people who migrated in Britain less than four years had a slight increase that of immigrants to the UK in four or more years remained stable over the period. Besides, most of them migrated to Britain because of their work and study in 2008.
As depicted in the graph, there were more than 50,000 immigrants who started staying in the UK up to two years in 2000. Then, this number underwent continuous fluctuations and eventually rose to 100,000 immigrants in 2008. Regarding the number of people who migrated to Britain from two to four years, this had the similar trend to that of immigrants staying up to two years. However, this migration began in 2001 with 150,000 immigrants, then, this number grew to more than 250,000 people in 2004 and remained stable until the end of the period. In terms of the number of foreigners mirating in the UK over 4 years, this number had no change between 2000 and 2008, with 150,000 immigrants over the period.
Regarding reasons for migration in 2008, while most people who migrated to the UK to cater for their work, accounted for 38% of the total, that of immigrants to Britain because of other reasons or nothing merely represented 7% compared to the total. Furthermore, study was the most second common reason that people migrated to the UK, with 32% of immigrants. Additionally, the number of people who migrated in Britain due to their accompany or join family consituted 16% of the total, it was the most third common reason in comparison with five main reasons.