"The U.K. government has been urged to remove barriers in the visa process for researchers in order to capitalize on new U.S. restrictions imposed by Donald Trump. The U.S. president last weekend announced a $100,000 fee for applicants to the H-1B visa program, making a vital visa route used by skilled foreign workers in the U.S. inaccessible to many. The U.K. is reportedly considering removing fees for its global talent visa in response."
"In a new report, CaSE highlights the obstacles presented by the current system, including concerns raised by professionals who handle visa and immigration issues at U.K. research institutions. It warns that information about who is eligible for the visa route is often ambiguous and hard to navigate. According to the Wellcome Sanger Institute, which contributed to the report, the language around "exceptional talent" can be intimidating for talented applicants, although many institutions also receive a large number of low-quality applications."
The U.S. introduced a $100,000 fee for H-1B visa applicants, reducing accessibility for skilled foreign workers. The U.K. is considering removing Global Talent visa fees to attract researchers affected by the U.S. change. High visa costs significantly deter recruitment, but ambiguous eligibility criteria and intimidating "exceptional talent" language also block applicants and generate many low-quality submissions. Research institutions report rising administrative burdens, with some requiring a full-time HR employee and paying over $21,000 annually for external legal support. Outdated portals, inconsistent guidance, and poorly communicated policy changes increase time, cost, and recruitment inefficiencies.
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