India, Feb. 17 -- The United Kingdom is opening the next ballot for the India Young Professionals Scheme from Tuesday, February 17. The highly awaited scheme allows young skilled professionals from India to live and work in the country for up to 2 years.

The Young Professionals Scheme was agreed as a part of the India-UK Migration and Mobility Partnership. It operates on a reciprocal basis between both India and the UK, providing opportunities for young professionals of the other country to live and work in the partner country.

Indian citizens who meet the visa eligibility requirements can enter the ballot. Successful ballot entries will be picked at random, and the candidates will get an email within 2 weeks of the ballot closing.

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