26/05/2026
UK says it wants global talent but why are so many skilled workers and international graduates leaving?
People study here, pay taxes, gain UK experience… but many still can’t get sponsorships or a CoS.
Meanwhile, net migration is falling, companies say they have skill shortages, and talented people are moving to Canada, Australia, the UAE, or back home.
So what kind of talent does the UK actually want?
Do you think the immigration system is:
* protecting jobs?
* broken?
* too strict for skilled workers?
* or just politically confused?
And another honest question:
Why does it sometimes feel easier for irregular migration cases to stay in the system than for legal graduates and skilled workers to build a future here?
I want real opinions from people living in the UK:
🇬🇧 British citizens
🎓 International students
💼 Skilled workers
🏥 NHS/care workers
🏢 Employers
What’s your experience?