The UK is in the process of liberalizing its immigration laws. Although there may be some way to go, we have a generally liberal and positive approach to immigration by skilled people. In particular there are now new categories of visa for entrepreneurs with good ideas but little money, and for people of exceptional ability.

Migrants bring a diversity of skills to the UK labor market, providing skills and expertise which complement the existing work force. They do not increase unemployment among the domestic population and may even increase wage levels, according to independent academic research published.