Exceptional Talent Visa applications to the UK have risen 45% YoY in 2018-19, with 650 applications to join the country’s tech industry despite Brexit uncertainty. The figures were released by Tech Nation, five of one designated organisations which endorse the visas. Margot James, minister for Digital and Creative Industries, said the increase was driven by the country’s global tech reputation. Most applications were from the US and India, but the numbers from Nigeria, China, Russia, Australia, Canada and South Africa rose. The government has said 10% of the UK population now works in the tech sector.
Exceptional Talent Visa applications to the UK have risen 45% YoY in 2018-19, with 650 applications to join the country’s tech industry despite Brexit uncertainty. The figures were released by Tech Nation, one of five designated organisations which endorse the visas. Margot James, minister for Digital and Creative Industries, said the increase was driven by the country’s global tech reputation. Most applications were from the US and India, but the numbers from Nigeria, China, Russia, Australia, Canada and South Africa rose. The government has said 10% of the UK population now works in the tech sector.