UK Lords call for review of visa policies citing high costs and inflexibility

news.yahoo.com February 4, 2025, 09:00 PM UTC

The House of Lords Science and Technology Committee has criticized the UK's strict visa rules, calling them an "act of national self-harm." They argue that high costs and inflexible policies deter talented individuals from coming to the UK, particularly in fields like AI. New visa restrictions, implemented last year, include a ban on foreign students bringing family members and increased costs for hiring international workers. The Committee noted a significant drop in applications for postgraduate courses and warned that UK businesses and universities are facing challenges due to these changes. Peers have urged the government to review the visa policies, especially the family ban for international students. They highlighted that visa costs have surged by up to 58%, making it difficult for researchers and students to afford coming to the UK.


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