UK Immigration Laws: An Idea

I've just heard on the news that were not having a referendum on the latest EU treaty, suprise suprise. SO without further or do i'd like to discuss the good old topic of immigraiton

My idea is very simple, it would stop the overflow of immigrants into this country no matter what the colour of their skin, sex, religion or nationality. It wouldn't make a difference if you are in Europe or in Australisia.

my idea is to simply make everybody apply three months in advance of them arriving into the UK, whether there from the EU or outside of it (with my idea we would be outside of the EU, therefore not under their laws).

Of course all the information required on the application form would be the same standard ones as applying for a Visa/Work permit etc. When the papers have been sent to the UK there can be a proper background check completed with the full co-operation of the government of the applicants country. Therefore any criminal record, infectious diseases or any other history that may stop a successful application could be assessed.

When the application has been reviewed then the person is granted permission to both work and live in the UK.

I have thought long and hard about it and have come up with a pretty simple plan that with some people with resources could probably be implemented, however with our current political status this would never be possible. Any further questions are welcome

I'm also hapy to expand and answer any questions you may have reguarding the idea, i cannot surely be expected to think of every possible or potential scenario but would be happy to give a reply to anything specific.

thanks

T