H-1B Visa, Trump and Big Tech
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Starmer's "global talent task force" is working on ideas to attract the world's best scientists, academics and digital experts to the UK in a bid to drive economic growth, the report said, citing people briefed on the discussions inside Number 10 and the Treasury.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is considering proposals to abolish visa fees for highly skilled global talent in a bid to strengthen the UK economy. According to a Financial Times report, the plan is being shaped
UK eyes scrapping Global Talent Visa fees to attract top tech, science, and arts professionals amid global competition.
Britain will ease the routes to bring high-skilled workers into the country, Finance Minister Rachel Reeves said on Tuesday, contrasting the UK as a place open for business with U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to hike fees for visas.
Silicon Valley has been in absolute chaos since last Friday, when US President Donald Trump signed a proclamation to put a hefty $100,000 fee on H-1B visa. The move sent immigrants and companies alike into panic mode.