Over the past two decades, the global landscape of higher education has witnessed a remarkable surge in international student enrolment. From a modest 2 million in 1998, this number climbed sharply to an impressive 6.4 million by 2020. The UK alone saw a significant boost, hosting a record-breaking 680,000 international students in the 2021/22 academic […]
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Sponsoring Migrant Workers: Impact of Immigration Policy Changes on Foreign Graduates
UK-based giants Deloitte and KPMG have withdrawn job offers to foreign graduates due to recent changes in UK visa regulations. The government's decision to raise the salary threshold for skilled workers has left many companies scrambling to comply, impacting their recruitment strategies. The new visa requirements clash with the typical salary ranges offered by the […]
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UK Immigration Policy Shifts: A Tech Industry Perspective
In 2024, sweeping changes to the UK's Immigration Rules reverberated across various industries, with the technology sector taking a significant hit. One of the most impactful changes was the elimination of the Shortage Occupation List (SOL), which previously streamlined the immigration process for in-demand skilled professionals. For years, the SOL has been instrumental in bridging […]
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A reminder - How UK Border Digitalisation Impacts Your International Workforce and the Essential Steps for Employers
Since July 2015, visa holders have been provided with a Biometric Residence Permit (BRP), a physical card equipped with a chip that stores their biometric data and confirms their identity and immigration status. However, the Home Office is now transitioning from BRPs and other traditional immigration documents to a streamlined digital proof of immigration status […]
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