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Damian Green announced the move in response to fears that immigration curbs would undermine Britain’s artistic and scientific reputation.
Minister says four bodies – including Arts Council England and Royal Society – will be able to choose ‘exceptional talent’
The immigration minister, Damian Green, has named the four science, engineering and arts bodies that will be able to nominate 1,000 leading individuals in their fields to live and work in Britain under a new “exceptional talent” immigration route.
The category was created after strong protests from science and arts organizations that the cap on highly skilled and skilled migrants introduced this year was in danger of undermining Britain’s science and research base and international artistic reputation.
The announcement, however, will do little to stem the flow of complaints from overseas artists and musicians, ranging from grassroots fringe performers to international stars, who have had difficulties in getting short-term artists’ visas since the system changed in 2008.
Green said Arts Council England would be able to nominate 300 people a year for the “exceptional talent” route, the Royal Society would also have 300 places, and the Royal Academy of Engineering and the British Academy for humanities and social sciences would each have 200.
The four bodies will not only be able to nominate those who are already established leaders in their field but also “those with the potential to be recognised in their fields as leaders”.
Cancer Research UK originally warned that it would not be enough just to admit highly skilled scientists to maintain Britain’s place as a world leader in medical research. They said it needed to allow early career researchers to come as well.
“Our new exceptional talent route, available for up to 1,000 applicants, will ensure that we continue to attract the brightest into the UK and keep the UK a global leader,” said Green.
“This comes at a time of major reform of the immigration system to bring net migration back down to the tens of thousands, tackle abuses and make sure that the immigration system meets the needs of the country.”
Alan Davey, chief executive of Arts Council England, said he welcomed the launch of the special visa scheme.
“The international exchange of artists enriches their art, and I’m sure audiences will welcome the opportunity to experience the finest artistic talent from across the world,” he said.
--Alan Travis, Guardian
Minister says four bodies – including Arts Council England and Royal Society – will be able to choose ‘exceptional talent’
The immigration minister, Damian Green, has named the four science, engineering and arts bodies that will be able to nominate 1,000 leading individuals in their fields to live and work in Britain under a new “exceptional talent” immigration route.
The category was created after strong protests from science and arts organizations that the cap on highly skilled and skilled migrants introduced this year was in danger of undermining Britain’s science and research base and international artistic reputation.
The announcement, however, will do little to stem the flow of complaints from overseas artists and musicians, ranging from grassroots fringe performers to international stars, who have had difficulties in getting short-term artists’ visas since the system changed in 2008.
Green said Arts Council England would be able to nominate 300 people a year for the “exceptional talent” route, the Royal Society would also have 300 places, and the Royal Academy of Engineering and the British Academy for humanities and social sciences would each have 200.
The four bodies will not only be able to nominate those who are already established leaders in their field but also “those with the potential to be recognised in their fields as leaders”.
Cancer Research UK originally warned that it would not be enough just to admit highly skilled scientists to maintain Britain’s place as a world leader in medical research. They said it needed to allow early career researchers to come as well.
“Our new exceptional talent route, available for up to 1,000 applicants, will ensure that we continue to attract the brightest into the UK and keep the UK a global leader,” said Green.
“This comes at a time of major reform of the immigration system to bring net migration back down to the tens of thousands, tackle abuses and make sure that the immigration system meets the needs of the country.”
Alan Davey, chief executive of Arts Council England, said he welcomed the launch of the special visa scheme.
“The international exchange of artists enriches their art, and I’m sure audiences will welcome the opportunity to experience the finest artistic talent from across the world,” he said.
--Alan Travis, Guardian
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