The Migration Advisory Committee is reviewing how the immigration system could attract global talent to the UK and has issued a call for evidence on the Global Talent and Innovator Founder routes.
The Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) is reviewing how the immigration system could best be used to attract international global talent to the UK. As part of that review, it is launching a call for evidence on the Global Talent and Innovator Founder visa routes.
The MAC says the call is part of its review to assess how the immigration system could be used to attract top talent to the UK. Respondents are asked to focus on the Global Talent and Innovator Founder routes. The MAC states that it is not seeking feedback on other routes.
The MAC asks respondents to use the link to the online form if possible.
The form asks whether respondents would be happy to take part in further engagement later in the year. The source gives interviews and "round table" discussions as examples. The MAC says it will contact a selection of respondents who have agreed to participate. Anyone who prefers not to be contacted can still complete the form, and the MAC says their views will be considered.
The MAC says it will collect and analyse the information provided, and that personal data will be handled in line with its privacy notice.
The source text does not give the opening or closing dates of the call for evidence, its current status, the number of responses, or a date for any findings or report.
What this means for applicants
The source describes a call for evidence only. It does not set out any change to the Global Talent or Innovator Founder routes. The MAC asks respondents to focus on those two routes and to use the link to the online form if possible. Respondents who agree to further engagement may be contacted by the MAC later in the year. Those who prefer not to be contacted can still complete the form.
Related guide
Sources
- Global Talent and Innovator Founder visas (Migration Advisory Committee, GOV.UK)