Research Professional News: Easing Visa Barriers for Junior Researchers 'Would not Impact Net Migration'
March 12, 2025
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UK Government Affairs Strategy Director Shuyeb Muquit suggests that the UK government consider adjustments to existing visa routes to better support international early career researchers, without affecting efforts to reduce net migration.
Speaking to Research Professional News, Muquit explains that a new visa route would not be necessary if current options, like the Skilled Worker and Global Talent visas, were more flexible. He points out that tweaks aimed at increasing flexibility could help remove barriers for junior researchers, attracting emerging research talent while aligning with broader immigration goals.
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