Attracting talented scientists and researchers to the UK from around the world is vital for a thriving research sector that can contribute to economic growth. It is therefore welcome to see the Government’s recognition of the importance of the Global Talent route in the Immigration White Paper published today. It is also pleasing that CaSE recommendations on increasing uptake of the Global Talent Visa and streamlining the visa application process have been taken up. However, we will need to see the detail of these changes and work with the Government as they implement their plans.
The white paper also includes changes to the rules governing student and graduate study visas. It is critical that the Government makes clear the work it has done to understand and mitigate the impact of these changes on the university sector given the current issues of financial sustainability.
Dr Alicia Greated
Executive Director, Campaign for Science and Engineering (CaSE)
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