TechInformed: Global Talent, Local Growth: Immigration’s Role in the Tech Economy
July 23, 2025
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By: Tayyaba Karim , Aisha Shahid, Yinny Tan
The UK is adjusting its approach to immigration policy as it seeks to support long-term growth in the tech sector. In an article published in TechInformed, Senior Associate Tayyaba Karim and Associates Aisha Shahid and Yinny Tan outline how recent developments—such as the Digital and Technologies Sector Plan and the Global Talent Taskforce—tie visa access to national industrial priorities.
While high-skilled routes are being refined, proposed changes to the Skilled Worker route may limit access to mid-level roles that are essential in many tech environments. The authors highlight the importance for businesses to assess their alignment with these evolving priorities, participate in policy engagement and integrate immigration planning into broader workforce strategy.
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