Professional Engineering: How to Access International Engineering Talent in a Changing Immigration System

In this article published by Professional Engineering, Senior Manager Nadine Barnole examines how UK engineering employers can continue to access international talent amid growing skills shortages and a rapidly evolving immigration landscape. She outlines the key immigration routes available to engineering firms, explains the impact of recent reforms such as higher salary thresholds and increased sponsorship costs, and highlights the compliance obligations associated with sponsoring overseas workers. The article also explores new government initiatives designed to support high-growth businesses and considers how immigration policy can better align with the UK's long-term engineering and infrastructure needs.

Read the full piece here.