London, Oct 24 : The European Union (EU) is likely to see a rush of Asian and African immigrants in the coming days following a new blue card scheme, initiated on the lines of the US green card.
The blue card scheme, unveiled by EU Immigration Commissioner Franco Frattini, will allow close to 20 million immigrants and their families to settle in the member states.
Those having over three years' work experience or a university degree will be entitled to get the blue card, which will let them to work in a member country under "fast-track" immigration reforms.
However, the qualified workers will need to prove they have been offered a job lasting at least one year and with a salary at least three times the legal minimum wage applicable in the country they are heading for.